Jon Bernthal to Star in Marvel’s ‘Punisher’ Special on Disney+
Marvel Television is treating fans to some exciting news – a Punisher special starring Jon Bernthal is officially in the works! Bernthal, known for his role as Frank Castle, aka the Punisher, will be returning to the character that fans love in Daredevil: Born Again Season 1. The special, set to air in 2026, is rumored to have the same vibe as Werewolf by Night or The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
What makes this news even more thrilling is that Bernthal is not just starring in the special; he’s also co-writing it alongside Reinaldo Marcus Green, who will also be directing. It’s a powerhouse of talent coming together to bring this special to life.
For those unfamiliar with Bernthal’s Punisher journey, it all began on Netflix’s Daredevil in 2016. Since then, he’s owned the role in two seasons of Netflix’s The Punisher, which aired from 2017-19. This new special promises to continue the epic storytelling that fans have come to expect from Bernthal’s portrayal of the Punisher.
Adding to the excitement is the return of familiar faces in Daredevil: Born Again, including original star Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, Vincent D’Onofrio as mob boss Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, and Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye. It’s shaping up to be an action-packed and star-studded affair!
After a brief production pause earlier this year due to the writers’ strike, the show underwent a creative revamp that saw new showrunner Dario Scardapane (known for Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Punisher) take the helm. With the directing team of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Loki) on board, fans can expect an exciting and fresh take on the Punisher story.
So mark your calendars for 2026 because this Punisher special is going to be a must-watch event for Marvel fans everywhere!
