Summary
After a relatively quiet 2024 byMarvel’susual standards, the studios are set to ramp things up again in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2025. That’s then set to continue moving forward as the hype builds up around that franchise again, which could also include a return forThe Punisher.
The character has been a hit previously, and people are intrigued by seeingThe Punisherpotentially return down the line.
Frank Castle is a unique character in Marvel’s lore due to hisviolent and hard-hitting nature. He’s currently different from the rest of the MCU, but he’s a character that hasn’t been seen in this franchise yet. However, that could end up changing in the near future.
According to industry insiderDaniel Richtman, Marvel is developing a new series forThe Punisher. There are no further details at this point, but it’s expected that Bernthal would be on hand to reprise the role, and it could even be a continuation of the previous Netflix series that proved to be a genuine hit. The aggressive nature of his character is a lot of fun and opens up the opportunity for Marvel’s writing team to work in a slightly different environment than usual.
While there is yet to be any official confirmation on a potential new television series forThe Punisher, Bernthal will be returning as Frank Castle in theupcoming Disney Plus seriesDaredevil: Born Again. The series is going to bring a level of grittiness to the MCU that hasn’t been seen before. It will be a continuation of the canceled Netflix universe that proved popular, and having Bernthal in that mix will only increase the excitement surrounding the show that will be released next year.
Bernthal has previously been open about how he’d only like to play the part again if the same level of darkness and violence was maintained, which is ultimately what sets The Punisher apart from everything else in Marvel’s library. However, Marvel recently proved that they’re willing to dip into a moreviolent world withDeadpool & Wolverine. Fans of the Ryan Reynolds-led franchise were concerned that the character wouldn’t be shown in the same limelight within the MCU, but those concerns were dispelled when the movie was released. The film brought the right mix of violence and fourth-wall-breaking moments that prove the MCU can push the boundaries when the right character is there, and that’s the case with Frank Castle.
The decision to potentially bring backThe Punisherin a prominent manner with a new television series would be a positive choice for Marvel to make. Having a wide variety of shows and movies that appeal to different people will help make the MCU feel more diverse. It’s something Marvel has been focusing on lately, and thevarious Disney Plus television series highlight that, as they all have a genuinely unique vibe. Bringing inThe Punisherwould certainly make that happen, and having this as a television series once again could be an intriguing next step in the MCU to develop the street-level characters that are starting to grow in prominence.
