Marvel Confirms a Punisher Special Presentation in the Works for Disney+

by Annika March 3, 2025

The wait is almost over for the highly anticipated MCU series, Daredevil: Born Again, which is set to bring back fan-favorite characters like Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin, and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher. But it seems that Marvel has even bigger plans for these beloved characters. In a recent interview to promote Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel Studios Head of TV and Streaming Brad Winderbaum revealed that a Punisher Special Presentation is in the works, and fans couldn’t be more excited.

Marvel Confirms a Punisher Special Presentation in the Works for Disney+

Winderbaum’s statement, which has since been deleted, has ignited a frenzy among fans who have been eagerly waiting for more of Bernthal’s Punisher. The actor’s performance as Frank Castle in Daredevil and his own standalone series received widespread praise, and fans have been clamoring for his return ever since it was canceled by Netflix in 2019.

“Jon [Bernthal] is working on a Punisher Special Presentation,” Winderbaum confirmed, without giving away any further details about the project. There is no mention of a potential release date or any casting or story details, but the mere acknowledgment of its existence is enough to get fans’ hearts racing.

Since the news broke, social media has been buzzing with excitement, with fans expressing their delight and speculating about what the Punisher Special Presentation could entail. And with Disney+ as the potential platform for the project, it opens up a world of possibilities for the storylines and characters that could be featured.

While the Punisher series may have been short-lived, it left a lasting impact on fans and the industry alike. Bernthal’s portrayal of the anti-hero has been praised for its depth and nuance, and it has become a fan-favorite among the Marvel Netflix shows. The fact that Marvel is considering giving him his own special speaks volumes about Bernthal’s performance and the character’s popularity.

Moreover, the news of a Punisher Special Presentation comes at a time when the MCU is expanding into a whole new universe with the launch of Disney+. The streaming platform has already seen massive success with its original Marvel series, WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and a Punisher special would undoubtedly add to its growing list of must-watch shows.

Fans are also excited about the potential crossover between Daredevil and the Punisher, as both characters have a strong connection in the comics. While there is no confirmation yet, the idea of seeing Cox and Bernthal share the screen again is enough to get fans hyped.

In a world where superhero content is in high demand, the news of a Punisher Special Presentation is a welcome surprise. It shows that Marvel is listening to fan feedback and is willing to explore different avenues to continue telling the stories of these beloved characters.

With no official announcement or details about the project, fans will have to wait patiently for more news. But one thing is for sure, the Punisher’s return to the MCU is an exciting prospect, and fans cannot wait to see what Marvel has in store for Frank Castle.