Summary
- Marvel is set to ramp up the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2025, potentially including a return for The Punisher.
- Frank Castle’s unique and violent nature sets him apart in the MCU and could make for an intriguing addition.
- The possibility of a new Punisher series could bring a darker and more diverse tone to the MCU, appealing to a wider audience.
After a relatively quiet 2024 by Marvel’s usual 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 for The Punisher.
The character has been a hit previously, and people are intrigued by seeing The Punisher potentially return down the line.
Frank Castle is a unique character in Marvel’s lore due to his violent 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.
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According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel is developing a new series for The 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 for The Punisher, Bernthal will be returning as Frank Castle in the upcoming Disney Plus series Daredevil: 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 more violent world with Deadpool & 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 back The Punisher in 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 the various Disney Plus television series highlight that, as they all have a genuinely unique vibe. Bringing in The Punisher would 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.
