Marvel has already shown that the Punisher can be incorporated into the MCU, despite his violent and sinister persona. The MCU usually keeps its films in a family-friendly genre, catering to audiences of all ages. This could present a problem because The Punisher is typically portrayed as delivering graphic punishment to Marvel Comics’ villains in highly violent stories. Marvel has already demonstrated how the Punisher may be included into the MCU timeline—possibly even the ideal way—despite the fact that they seem initially inconsistent.

Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle will star in the MCU’s Daredevil: Born Again, reestablishing the character officially in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Bernthal’s Punisher first appeared in Netflix’s Daredevil as part of The Defenders saga. The numerous Netflix series were aimed at a more mature audience, depicting the Punisher in all his grisly glory. Marvel has since confirmed that The Defenders is considered canon after some years of ambiguity, prompting speculation over how the Punisher’s unique brand of justice could appear in a PG-13 Marvel project in the future. However, Marvel has already provided the solution several decades ago.