Jon Bernthal is returning as the Punisher in a new Marvel special, Punisher: One Last Kill, premiering on May 12th. This release is timed to coincide with the finale of Daredevil: Born Again, giving fans two exciting events to look forward to around the same time.
Jon Bernthal first appeared as the Punisher in the second season of Netflix’s Daredevil in 2016. Initially an enemy of Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock, the two characters later worked together. Frank Castle, a former soldier seeking revenge for his family’s murder, became very popular with viewers, leading to his own series, The Punisher, which aired for two seasons between 2017 and 2019.
As a fan, it’s been amazing to see the gritty heroes from the old Netflix Marvel shows slowly become part of the bigger MCU! Charlie Cox’s Daredevil started popping up in things like Spider-Man: No Way Home, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Echo. But the biggest news? In 2025, Daredevil: Born Again finally launched on Disney+, and it’s the first Marvel series with a mature rating. Even better, Jon Bernthal returned as the Punisher to team up with Daredevil against the villainous Wilson Fisk, played by Vincent D’Onofrio. It’s a dream come true for those of us who loved those original shows!
Frank Castle is back in a new special, The Punisher: One Last Kill, streaming May 12th exclusively on Disney+.
— The Punisher (@ThePunisher) March 24, 2026
After his popular appearance in Born Again, Jon Bernthal is officially starring in his own Punisher project within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’ll also be back as the Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, alongside Tom Holland. Other familiar faces returning to the MCU include Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk and Michael Mando as Scorpion, who previously appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
The Punisher’s return promises to be a big moment for Marvel enthusiasts. Jon Bernthal perfectly captured the complex character of Frank Castle – his brutal methods combined with his strong sense of justice – and fans are eager to see how he’ll team up with other heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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2026-03-24 21:17