Wondering if Jon Bernthal’s Punisher is in Daredevil: Born Again? His return as the Punisher has been confirmed, but recent events in the series have sparked speculation about when and how he will appear. A key moment in Episode 3 has left fans questioning whether Frank Castle has already made his presence known or if someone else is operating under his symbol.
Here’s what we know so far about Bernthal’s involvement and the mystery surrounding Episode 3.
Will Jon Bernthal’s Punisher be in Daredevil: Born Again?
Yes, Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle / Punisher will return in Daredevil: Born Again. Promotional materials and trailers confirm his role in the series. Bernthal previously portrayed the character in Daredevil Season 2 and The Punisher on Netflix.
Was the Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3?
Frank Castle does not physically appear in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3. However, the episode ends with a figure wearing a bulletproof vest featuring the Punisher’s skull emblem executing White Tiger. This moment led to speculation about whether Castle was involved.
The show has already established that corrupt police officers have adopted the Punisher’s symbol. Bernthal earlier addressed this theme, stating, “These people are misguided, lost, and afraid. They have nothing to do with what Frank stands for or is about.” His statement suggests that the person wearing the logo may not be Castle himself.
Bernthal’s confirmed role in the series indicates that his character will appear in later episodes. Additionally, he is developing a Punisher Special Presentation for Disney+, which he described as a continuation of Castle’s story, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “We’re giving it our all and we’re trying to tell a Frank Castle story that we’re [not] going to turn our back on the audience.”
Bernthal stated, “I care very deeply about Frank, I’m really grateful that I’m getting the opportunity to tell the story that I think the fans deserve.” He also emphasized, “It’s going to be dark; Frank has no interest in breaking out the darkness. It’s not going to be easy… It will not be Punisher-lite, I promise you that.”
The Punisher special is expected to come out sometime in 2026.
