The return of Jon Bernthal's Punisher in a Disney+ special may push the MCU's limits on cold brutality. Bernthal promises his Punisher will maintain its dark tone and complexity, assuring fans of a faithful adaptation. Bernthal's portrayal of the Punisher is highly acclaimed, giving fans hope for the character's future in the MCU.

At the SXSW premiere of his film 'The Accountant 2,' the star opened up about getting the "opportunity to tell the story that I think the fans deserve" with a new 'Punisher' project.

The actor, who is co-writing the special, said that the special will have the same dark tone as the Netflix series. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Jon Bernthal is set to reprise his role as Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, in a new special for Disney+. While plot details are being kept under wraps for the time being, Deadline reports that the special will be in the same vein as Werewolf by Night and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle will join the MCU proper on Daredevil: Born Again, then he'll return for a Punisher Marvel special on Disney+.

Bernthal’s Frank Castle, a.k.a. the Punisher, who returns as the character in Daredevil: Born Again Season 1, headlines the Marvel special, which is said to be in the vein of Werewolf by Night or The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, according to EW, which first reported the news.

Daredevil: Born Again star Jon Bernthal has shared new details about The Punisher's upcoming Special Presentation, hinting at a very dark, very violent story revolving around Frank Castle. Check it out!

Marvel Television has announced a standalone special feature for The Punisher on Disney+. Starring Jon Bernthal, the show is set to premiere in early 2026. Bernthal will also reprise his role as Frank Castle in Daredevil: Born Again.