Jon Bernthal Confirms Punisher’s Return in Spider-Man 4 and Exclusive Disney+ Special

It’s been verified that Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as The Punisher in “Spider-Man: Fresh Start“. The actor made this announcement to a TikTok content creator during the Washington State Summer Con last month.

According to the latest news, it’s been confirmed that Jon Bernthal will once again play The Punisher, joining Tom Holland as Spider-Man in a film scheduled for release on July 31, 2026. This project, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (known for Shang-Chi), also features this character’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his appearance in Daredevil: Born Again Season 1.

Bernthal was also questioned about how Shane would react if he encountered Negan on “The Walking Dead.” “I’d give him a good thrashing,” Bernthal responded.

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Spider-Man and Punisher vs. Savage Hulk?

It’s been rumored that in the upcoming storyline Spider-Man: A Fresh Start, Spider-Man and The Punisher will join forces to battle a formidable foe – the Savage Hulk. Unlike the more humorous portrayal of the Hulk by Mark Ruffalo in the MCU, this version of the character is said to resemble the original, destructive comic book incarnation from earlier in the universe.

Moreover, it’s whispered that the roster of potential villains may expand to encompass characters like Scorpion, Boomerang, Tombstone, Tarantula, and Lady Chameleon. Actors rumored for these roles include Steven Yeun and Sarah Snook.

There are also whispers that the lineup of possible villains could grow to include characters such as Scorpion, Boomerang, Tombstone, Tarantula, and Lady Chameleon. It’s speculated that Steven Yeun and Sarah Snook might be taking on these roles.

As a passionate cinephile, I’m thrilled to share the news that Zendaya and Jacob Batalon will reprise their roles, while Sadie Sink takes on a mysterious character. Additionally, Liza Colón-Zayas has been rumored for an undisclosed part in the upcoming project.

Punisher Special Shoots This Week in New York

Besides his part in “Spider-Man 4”, Bernthal is also set to appear in a solo “Punisher” presentation on Disney+, as per updates on social media. It appears that filming for this project is planned for July 17 and 18 at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York City.

The special, penned by Jon Bernthal and Reinaldo Marcus Green, will have Green taking the director’s chair too. It is scheduled to debut on Disney+ in the year 2026, making its appearance within Marvel Studios’ Phase 6 collection of releases.

The NYC shooting supports the idea that Marvel continues to develop street-level characters such as Punisher, Daredevil, and Spiderman, notably with the upcoming “Spider-Man 4” being filmed in Glasgow.

Daredevil: Born Again also recently wrapped filming for Season 2.

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2025-07-17 09:31