Peacock is getting its hands on some superhero movies. Beginning August 1st, subscribers will be able to watch The Hulk (2003), The Punisher (2004), and Punisher: War Zone (2008) on NBC’s streaming service. These Marvel films exist outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as both Punisher movies were distributed by Lionsgate while The Hulk is a Universal Pictures product. Hulk, which starred Eric Bana in the titular role, grossed $245 million on a $137 million budget. Despite the satisfactory box office return, the film’s planned sequel was repurposed as The Incredible Hulk, a reboot set inside the MCU. The Punisher movies both failed to impress financially, as their combined $65 million earnings fell short of a total $68 million budget. Frank Castle would also be subject to a reboot years after the failed theatrical attempts, with Jon Bernthal taking over the role in Netflix’s Daredevil and the subsequent The Punisher spin-off series.
