Marvel Studios is reportedly preparing to bring Frank Castle back into the MCU in a fresh way. And this time, it won’t just be a minor appearance, but he could be featured as the main character of a large, long-term project. But the biggest question is, what will happen after The Punisher: One Last Kill?
Recent rumors and industry reports suggest that alongside the upcoming Disney+ special The Punisher: One Last Kill, Marvel is also developing a new full-length Punisher TV series. Jon Bernthal will return to the role of Frank Castle in this series. The show will maintain the continuity of the old Netflix series, but it will be integrated more deeply into the MCU and built on a much grander scale.
How did Frank Castle return?
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After Netflix canceled The Punisher in 2019, many thought Frank Castle’s story was over. However, Marvel later made it clear through Daredevil: Born Again that they want to bring the old Netflix characters back into the MCU.
Why is The Punisher: One Last Kill so important?
The Punisher: One Last Kill is coming to Disney+ on May 12, 2026. It is a special presentation of about 60 minutes, much like a short movie.
This project is written by Jon Bernthal himself and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. Therefore, it is highly likely to feature the same dark, violent, and emotional tone as the Netflix series.
According to rumors, Frank will be seen fighting against a formidable enemy while simultaneously battling the psychological trauma of his past.
Is a new Punisher series really coming?
Many industry insiders say that Marvel Studios has already started working on the new Punisher series.
In this series, the Netflix storylines will be officially considered part of the MCU canon. This means the previous events will not be erased.
Many are viewing this essentially as The Punisher Season 3, except this time it will be entirely under the Marvel Studios banner.
Marvel is doing this because they are now focusing on small but powerful street-level stories alongside their big Avengers movies.
A Punisher series:
Can be produced at a relatively lower cost.
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Can bring back Netflix-era Marvel fans.
Can set the foundation for future MCU storylines.
However, there are some concerns:
Will the violence be toned down?
Will the series be canceled halfway through again?
Is this just an attempt to make money by using nostalgia?
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Many such questions arise with this, but it is hoped that Marvel will provide a major update on it very soon.
My Final Opinion
All in all, The Punisher: One Last Kill and the potential new series could significantly strengthen the MCU’s street-level universe.
If all the rumors are true, Frank Castle will not just remain an old Netflix character in the next one or two years but could become one of the most important anti-heroes in the MCU.
