Overview
- Jon Bernthal will not appear as Frank Castle in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Amanat confirmed in an Empire interview.
- Frank Castle’s story is being steered to a standalone Disney+ Special Presentation planned for 2026, as reported by multiple outlets.
- Reinaldo Marcus Green is reported to direct the Punisher special, with Jason R. Moore returning as Curtis Hoyle.
- Reporting points to comic-book crime boss Ma Gnucci being involved in the special, though Marvel has not officially announced plot details.
- Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 arrives March 4, 2026 on Disney+, with Krysten Ritter returning as Jessica Jones and early work beginning on Season 3.