This Is A Great Week For Jon Bernthal The Punisher Fans After His Smash Hit Disney+ Special

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Fans of The Punisher have a lot to look forward to this week with a new Marvel release that ties into Jon Bernthal’s portrayal of the character. Frank Castle has faced incredible hardship, but always perseveres. Bernthal delivered a memorable performance as the Punisher in season 2 of Daredevil, alongside Charlie Cox as Daredevil.

The actor later continued playing his character in Netflix’s Marvel series with his own show, The Punisher, which ran for two exciting seasons. However, all of the shows from that Marvel universe were eventually canceled. Fortunately, Marvel later brought back some of the original Netflix actors, and Bernthal’s Punisher appeared in the first season of the popular Disney+ MCU show, Daredevil: Born Again, before getting his own series.

Marvel Studios recently released The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney+ on May 12th. This special presentation followed Frank as he confronted his troubled past, feelings of guilt and depression, and ultimately embraced his role as the Punisher, but with a renewed sense of purpose. Although that’s the only Punisher content scheduled for May 2026, it’s still an exciting week for fans of the character.

The new animated series Spider-Noir isn’t connected to the main Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Spider-Verse films, or any other existing Marvel stories. All eight episodes will be available on Prime Video this Wednesday, May 27th. You might wonder what this has to do with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, but there’s a surprising link between the two shows that Punisher fans will definitely appreciate.

The Punisher Fans Have A New Marvel Release To Look Forward To

There’s a strong link between Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir series. Steve Lightfoot, a co-showrunner on the new Spider-Man series for Prime Video, was the creator and showrunner of Netflix’s The Punisher. This makes him the key creative figure behind the longest-running solo series featuring Bernthal’s Punisher within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He also wrote a significant portion of The Punisher, penning nine out of its 26 episodes.

Fans who enjoyed Jon Bernthal’s return as the Punisher will have another dark and dramatic Marvel story to look forward to. This time, it’s Spider-Noir, created by the showrunner of the Netflix Punisher series. This new story features Ben Reilly, an older, world-weary ex-superhero who works as a private investigator in a tough, crime-filled 1930s New York City. The gritty, noir-style story is a great fit for the creator’s skills and should appeal to those who loved The Punisher.

The Punisher’s Fate Is Tied To Spider-Man In 2026

Beyond the appearance of Spider-Noir on Prime Video, there’s an even bigger connection between the Punisher and Spider-Man planned for 2026. Jon Bernthal, who previously played the Punisher in Disney+’s The Punisher: One Last Kill, will reprise his role in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie. This will be the first time fans see Frank Castle and Peter Parker interact on screen in live-action, and it also marks Bernthal’s official debut in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to release in theaters on July 31st.

It’s shaping up to be a significant year for Jon Bernthal’s portrayal of the Punisher. This week brought an interesting link between the Punisher and Spider-Man with Spider-Noir, ahead of Bernthal and Tom Holland appearing together in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. If you’re a fan of the Punisher and enjoy gritty stories about troubled, experienced heroes, Spider-Noir is a great choice and will soon be available on Prime Video.

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2026-05-26 19:39