Jon Bernthal Promises Dark and Gritty Punisher Special for Disney+

The upcoming standalone special, co-written by Bernthal, aims to deliver a faithful and intense portrayal of Frank Castle's story.

Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle in a Punisher standalone special set to premiere on Disney+ in 2026.
Bernthal, who is co-writing the special with Reinaldo Marcus Green, emphasizes that the story will be dark, emotionally intense, and true to the character's essence.
The special will follow Bernthal's return as the Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again, where his character's presence is already hinted at through narrative threads involving corrupt cops.
Marvel Television's Brad Winderbaum described the special as a condensed, impactful story with emotional depth, similar in format to Werewolf by Night.
The Punisher special is expected to maintain the tone of the Netflix series, with Bernthal assuring fans it will not be a lighter version of the character.