Marvel's 'The Punisher: One Last Kill' Trailer Teases Jon Bernthal's Final Outing as Frank Castle

Disney+ to release the TV movie special concluding the character's arc

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:07am

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Disney+ has released the trailer for the upcoming TV movie special 'The Punisher: One Last Kill,' which will see Jon Bernthal reprise his role as the vigilante Frank Castle for one final outing. The film is written by Bernthal and director Reinaldo Marcus Green, and is executive produced by Marvel Television. The trailer teases an emotional conclusion to Castle's story as he tries to leave his violent past behind, only to be drawn back into an unexpected conflict.

Why it matters

The Punisher has been a fan-favorite character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Bernthal's acclaimed performance in the Netflix series. This TV movie special will provide closure for the character's arc and give devoted fans a chance to see the actor's take on the role one last time before the character potentially appears in future Marvel projects.

The details

The Punisher: One Last Kill will see Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher, attempt to live a life without the need for revenge, only to be pulled back into an unexpected conflict. The film is written by Bernthal and director Reinaldo Marcus Green, and is executive produced by Marvel Television veterans Sana Amanat, Louis D'Esposito, Kevin Feige, and Brad Winderbaum.

  • The Punisher: One Last Kill will premiere on Disney+ on May 12, 2026.

The players

Jon Bernthal

An American actor who is best known for his portrayal of the Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having first appeared in the Netflix series Daredevil before starring in his own spinoff series The Punisher.

Reinaldo Marcus Green

An American filmmaker who has directed several critically acclaimed films, including King Richard and Monsters and Men. He is directing and co-writing The Punisher: One Last Kill.

Marvel Television

The television production arm of Marvel Entertainment, which has produced several popular Marvel series for streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.

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What’s next

Fans can look forward to seeing Jon Bernthal's final performance as the Punisher when The Punisher: One Last Kill premieres on Disney+ on May 12, 2026.

The takeaway

The Punisher: One Last Kill will provide a fitting conclusion to Jon Bernthal's acclaimed portrayal of the iconic Marvel antihero, offering devoted fans a chance to see the character's story reach its emotional endpoint before potentially appearing in future Marvel projects.