New updates about The Punisher: One Last Kill have surfaced online. Daredevil: Born Again showrunner Dario Scardapane recently addressed questions surrounding the upcoming Marvel project. During a new interview, Scardapane opened up about the special’s place in the timeline while also discussing Jon Bernthal’s involvement in Born Again Season 2. 

Daredevil boss on why Jon Bernthal’s Punisher wasn’t in Born Again Season 2

The Daredevil: Born again boss has explained why Frank Castle does not have a larger role in Season 2.

Speaking to Variety, Dario Scardapane clarified that the decision was not due to scheduling issues. According to him, Jon Bernthal had already spent years discussing ideas for Frank Castle’s future following the end of The Punisher.

“I know that Jon had been talking to the people at Marvel and had a very specific idea in mind about what happened to Frank after the end of the Punisher series,” Scardapane said.

The showrunner also revealed, “He came in so graciously, gratefully and wonderfully in Season 2 for a pretty eye-popping pair of scenes.” He concluded, “So, not having Jon in Season 2 more reflects about the story he wanted to tell with the Punisher special.”

The Punisher: One Last Kill timeline revealed

During the same interview, Dario Scardapane also explained where One Last Kill takes place in Marvel’s timeline. He addressed whether the special continues Frank Castle’s story after Born Again Season 1, follows the ending of The Punisher Season 2, or connects to Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Scardapane explained that the special mainly focuses on the period after the ending of The Punisher Season 2. “I think this tells the story of what happened next after Punisher and before and during the events of [Born Again] Season 2,” he shared. 

Meanwhile, The Punisher: One Last Kill will arrive for streaming on Disney+ May 12, 2026.

Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on SuperHeroHype.