Jon Bernthal Returning as Punisher in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
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According to a report from Borys Kit of The Hollywood Reporter, Jon Bernthal will be reprising his role as Frank Castle AKA The Punisher in the highly-anticipated Marvel Studios film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."
Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher in 'SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY'
(Source: https://t.co/k3c2tudXdS) pic.twitter.com/Sp5qzJfBzk — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 20, 2025
This will mark the first time that Bernthal has been featured in a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film.
Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle in Netflix's "The Punisher."
Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle in Netflix's "The Punisher."
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Previously, Bernthal has played Castle in various different live-action series like "Daredevil" and "The Punisher" on Netflix and "Daredevil: Born Again" on Disney+.
Bernthal will be appearing alongside Tom Holland as the titular Spider-Man.
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