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

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.

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+.

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.

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!

After returning as Frank Castle on the new Daredevil reboot series for Disney+, the actor Jon Berthal will also headline a new special for the vigilante character. At a film festival, Jon spoke about returning as the anti-hero and giving fans the story they deserve.