Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle, The Punisher, in two projects planned for 2026. This is a major step for the character, moving him from his original Netflix series into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). One of these projects is a special presentation, sometimes called a one-shot special, that will stream on Disney+ around the middle of the year, timed to connect with the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Bernthal’s character will have a more substantial role after appearing in the first season of Daredevil: Born Again, and his solo project is set to have a remarkably long runtime when it premieres.
The upcoming Punisher Special Presentation will be Marvel Studios’ longest special to date, running for a full 60 minutes, according to a listing on the Writers Guild of America website. This is longer than the previous two specials: Werewolf by Night (53 minutes) and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (42 minutes). The listing also describes the presentation as an action-packed adventure, promising an exciting experience for fans.
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Reinaldo Marcus Green directed and co-wrote The Punisher Special Presentation, which will connect Frank Castle’s story from Daredevil: Born Again to his future appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The special finds Castle trying to escape from Wilson Fisk’s prison after the events of Daredevil: Born Again Season 1. According to executive producer Sana Amanat, Frank Castle won’t be involved in the next season of the Daredevil series; instead, his story will continue in this special presentation.
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2026-03-23 15:35