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Geek Tyrant
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE PUNISHER Special Presentation Starts Filming Soon and His Main Villain Possibly Revealed — GeekTyrant
After making his official MCU debut in Daredevil: Born Again , Jon Bernthal is getting ready to headline his own Punisher Special Presentation on Disney+, and things are gearing up fast. According to Nexus Point News, production on the one-off project kicks off in mid-July and will run through the first week of August in New York. This special marks a major return for Bernthal's take on the character, co-written by the actor himself alongside director Reinaldo Marcus Green. Frank will also cross paths with Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day , but this standalone chapter will give him one hell of a warm-up. So who's Castle up against this time? According to the report, the villain is none other than Ma Gnucci, a classic, grotesque antagonist from Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's The Punisher: Welcome Back comic run. For those unfamiliar, Ma Gnucci is a vicious mob boss whose war against Frank gets deeply personal after he wipes out her three sons. The story escalates to the point where Gnucci is mauled by polar bears, loses her limbs, and eventually gets kicked into a burning building. It's brutal, bloody, and exactly the kind of chaos Punisher fans live for. Bernthal seems fully aware of what the audience expects, saying: '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. 'We're giving it our all and we're trying to tell a Frank Castle story that we're going to turn our back on the audience — it's not going to be easy, it's not going to be light, and I think it's the version that this character deserves and I'm just beyond honored and grateful that we get the opportunity.' As for how this version stacks up against the Netflix series, Bernthal added: 'It's going to be dark; Frank has no interest in breaking out the darkness. It's not going to be easy. I don't know if that's the Netflix tone then that's what it's going to be. It will not be Punisher-lite, I promise you that.' While Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is wrapping up production soon, this quick turnaround suggests Bernthal may jump straight from one project to the next, keeping Frank Castle right in the thick of Marvel's street-level storytelling. The Punisher Special Presentation is expected to hit Disney+ in 2026. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is aiming for a March 2026 debut, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to arrive in theaters July 31, 2026.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to unlock The Punisher – Daredevil Born Again skin in Marvel Rivals?
(Image via NetEase) If you've been waiting to give Frank Castle a fresh, tactical drip, this is it. The Daredevil: Born Again skin for The Punisher just dropped in Marvel Rivals , and it's packing some serious energy. Inspired by his Disney+ look, this skin is gritty, clean, and perfect for anyone tired of flashy gear. And the best part? You can snag it right now. Here's how. Where to Find the Punisher – Daredevil Born Again Skin in Marvel Rivals? First things first, you'll need to open Marvel Rivals on your preferred platform. Whether you're team Steam, Epic Games, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S, it's the same drill. Just launch the game and log in to your account. Once you're at the main menu: Head to the Store tab Go to the ' Featured ' or the ' Costumes ' section Look for The Punisher – Daredevil: Born Again skin Hit that buy button on the Born Again skin Done right? Boom. It's yours. How Much Does the Punisher – Daredevil Born Again Skin Cost? You've got two ways to grab it: Just the Skin : 1,400 Units Bundle Vibes: 1,600 Units – Includes the skin + extra goodies If you're a collector or just wanna flex a bit harder, the bundle's honestly worth it. What's Inside the Punisher – Daredevil Born Again Skin Bundle? You can grab the skin standalone, but real fans know the bundle's where the heat's at. Here's everything that comes in the Born Again Bundle: The Skin MVP Animation Spray Emote Nameplate Rating Punisher's "Daredevil Born Again" Skin In Marvel Rivals Can You Unlock It for Free? Short answer? Not really. The skin is a premium cosmetic, which means you'll need Units(Marvel Rivals' in-game currency.) Here's how to stack them: Real money purchases (classic microtransactions) Grinding: Some Units can be earned by playing and hitting milestones or challenges So yeah, if you've been playing consistently and banking Units, you might be able to unlock it without swiping the card. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thailand: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo If not, you know what to do. Why It's a Must-Have This version of The Punisher hits differently. Gone is the face paint and over-the-top menace. In comes a clean, brutal, street-level Punisher , just like the one we'll see in Daredevil: Born Again . It's sleek. It's tactical. It's Castle at his coldest. Whether you've followed Frank Castle since the comics or just discovered his brooding genius through Born Again , this skin is a must-have. Minimalist, mean, and made for battle, it's peak Punisher energy. Don't miss out. Now go unleash vigilante justice. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Geek Tyrant
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Could Adapt a Classic Spider-Man vs. Punisher Storyline — GeekTyrant
Marvel studios is set to shake things up with Spider-Man: Brand New Day with the inclusion of Jon Bernthal's Punisher. It was a welcome surprise to learn that he's stepping into Peter Parker's world. A blood-soaked vigilante known for body counts, torture, and military-grade takedowns… teaming up (or clashing) with the MCU's most cheerful do-gooder who still gets carded buying glue? There's a interesting dynamic here to play with! It's also a tonal tightrope. The Punisher, especially in Bernthal's hands, isn't just violent, he's R-rated level brutal. Meanwhile, Tom Holland's Spider-Man lives in a PG-13 sandbox, cracking jokes with fun and playful action. Merging these two sensibilities without neutering one or alienating fans of the other is going to take serious finesse. This isn't new territory, though. In fact, the origin of their comic book relationship may be the perfect guide for how Marvel Studios could pull this off. Back in 1974, Frank Castle made his debut in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 . Created by Gerry Conway, John Romita Sr., and Ross Andru, Castle wasn't the antihero we know today. He was introduced as a straight-up antagonist, a guy manipulated by the Jackal into believing Spider-Man had murdered Norman Osborn. Castle, a battle-hardened Marine out for vengeance, did what he does best… hunted his target with no questions asked. It was a classic setup that centered on a lethal, no-nonsense soldier going after a hero known for holding back and giving people the benefit of the doubt. The tension didn't just come from their awesome fight scenes; it came from their opposing worldviews. Ultimately, after plenty of punches and bullets, Spider-Man convinced Castle he'd been lied to. They walked away not as friends, but with a complicated mutual respect. That's the spark Brand New Day could reignite. In the MCU, Peter has the physical edge with his enhanced strength, Spider-Sense, web-shooters, the works. But Frank Castle isn't the kind of guy you beat just by punching harder. He fights dirty. He's relentless. And unlike Peter, he's not burdened by a no-kill rule. That kind of dynamic sets the stage for a conflict that could challenge Peter morally more than physically, maybe even forcing him to defend people he'd normally fight just to stop Frank from going too far. Spider-Man's been due for a more grounded, street-level story, and Brand New Day could finally deliver that. Especially considering where we last left Castle, breaking out of the prison Fisk tossed him into, and what's brewing in Daredevil: Born Again , where Wilson Fisk is cracking down on vigilantes and practically declaring war on masked heroes. If Spider-Man is out there dodging cops while Punisher's hunting criminals, they're bound to cross paths. There's also talk of a standalone Punisher special dropping before Brand New Day , which could lay the groundwork for his reentry into the MCU and explain how he ends up in Spidey's orbit. If Marvel leans into the tension between these two characters, not just as combatants but as symbols of clashing ideologies, Brand New Day could be more than just another Spidey sequel. It could be a return to the kind of morally complex storytelling that helped make these characters iconic in the first place.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will reportedly feature a big character from Daredevil: Born Again – but not the one Marvel fans really want to see
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Spider-Man: Brand New Day will feature a major character from Daredevil: Born Again They aren't one of the two individuals that Marvel fans want to see in the movie Audiences have long clamored for a Spider-Man and Daredevil big-screen team up Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to include a major character from Daredevil: Born Again. That's according to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), who claims the forthcoming movie will feature a fan favorite who's appeared in Daredevil's first TV show on Netflix and its recently released sequel on Disney+. So, who's the individual in question? Have Sony and Marvel finally answered fans' perennial prayer for a big-screen team-up between Tom Holland's webslinger and Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock? Or is Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk set to feature as Spider-Man 4's primary antagonist? Sorry to disappoint you all, but it's neither of those actors. Instead, Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle/The Punisher is the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) character who's reportedly set to turn up in Spider-Man's next solo flick. Now, a lot of people – myself included – are big fans of Bernthal and his take on Frank Castle. Nonetheless, I'm sure MCU devotees were hoping Cox or D'Onofrio was the individual who'd appear in Spider-Man 4. If THR's sources are to be believed, Brand New Day would represent the second time that Holland and Bernthal have teamed up on a project. The duo were also part of the cast for Pilgrimage, an Irish medieval film that arrived in theaters in July 2017. Nobody outside of the Marvel Phase 6 movie's chief creative team knows, but we can certainly speculate on Frank Castle's involvement. For one, his inclusion suggests that Brand New Day's plot might be more grounded than its predecessor. Indeed, 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, aka one of the best Marvel movies post-Avengers: Endgame, was a multiversal affair. If The Punisher is part of Brand New Day's growing ensemble, it would be bizarre to include him if Sony and Marvel haven't collaborated on a film with street-level story sensibilities. It's possible that he may be drafted in to help tackle one of the original Avengers who's also slated to appear, too. In late May, rumors emerged that Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/The Hulk will have a major role in Spider-Man 4. Industry insiders indicate that The Hulk will, well, Hulk out at some point in Brand New Day. If he does, Spidey could use Castle's assistance in stopping the big, mean, green machine if he goes rogue and/or starts rampaging through New York City. Castle has worn the War Machine armored suit in Marvel Comics, too, so he could make use of James 'Rhodey' Rhodes' super-suit to help tackle The Hulk. Of course, the biggest question of all concerns the level of violence Brand New Day will contain. Bernthal's Castle has only appeared in R-rated MCU projects – those being, Daredevil, Daredevil: Born Again, and The Punisher, all of which are among the best Disney+ shows around. However, the wallcrawler's next film is nailed on to be a PG-13 film (in the US, anyway) when Brand New Day releases on July 31, 2026. Given how one of Bernthal's non-negotiables was the retention of the character's hyperviolent tendencies in Born Again season 1 and other projects he's set to appear in, such as The Punisher's standalone Disney+ special and Daredevil: Born Again season 2, it'll be interesting to see how an ultraviolent character like The Punisher is utilized in a more family-friendly Marvel production. Do you think Bernthal will appear in Spider-Man 4? Is Frank Castle a good inclusion if he does? Let me know in the comments. Spider-Man 4's official title has been revealed – and it has ties to a controversial time in the Marvel hero's 80-year-plus comic book history Marvel reportedly casts Stranger Things star Sadie Sink in Spider-Man 4 Marvel leak might have revealed Spider-Man: Brand New Day villains – and there could be three of them
Gizmodo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Frank Castle's Back and Ready to Kill as the Punisher Once More
After two years off the board, Frank Castle is back with a vengeance in 'The Punisher: Red Band.' Earlier this year, we got Frank Castle back on our TVs, and now it's time for the Punisher to make a return to comics, too. Marvel's gun-toting antihero is coming back to the page in Punisher: Red Band, a five-issue miniseries from Ben Percy (Wolverine) and Julius Ohta (Iron Man). The last time we saw Frank was back in 2023 when he took control of the Hand ninja cult, learned his wife was alive and wanted a divorce, and was later sent to Weirdworld. This new comic sees Frank back in New York without any memories of his past life, but still good at taking lives, so that's what he's gonna do. Much like his TV counterpart, this Frank is gonna get up to some bloody stuff, and his miniseries comes with a 'Red Band' label to signify it's got more explicit content than usual. 'Frank Castle is one of my all-time favorite characters, and Punisher is a series I've been gunning to write for a long, long time,' wrote Percy. 'I'm going to lean in fully and push the very limits of my favorite genre: hairy psychopaths. This is going to be as gritty and bloody as it gets. Street-level mayhem awaits you.' Marvel has often seemed uncertain about what to do with Frank. Some of that was owed to his Netflix series and the timing of a heavily armed vigilante in a show airing weeks or months after mass shootings; other times, it was because of how police had co-opted his symbol and used it to decorate their vehicles. Daredevil: Born Again confronted that latter point during its first season by having Frank kill a bunch of Punisher cops and telling them they suck. We'll see what comics Frank does when Punisher: Red Band begins September 10.
