Marvel has revealed the trailer and key art for “A Marvel Television Special Presentation: The Punisher: One Last Kill,” starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, with the special set to debut exclusively on Disney+ on May 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT.
This is a Marvel Television Special Presentation, a format Marvel has used to deliver focused, cinematic storytelling outside of a traditional series run. “The Punisher: One Last Kill” brings Jon Bernthal back to the role of Frank Castle, the vigilante antihero who became one of the most beloved characters in Marvel’s Netflix era. The special follows Frank as he searches for meaning beyond revenge, only to be pulled back into the fight by an unexpected force. It is not a multi-episode series but rather a single, feature-adjacent presentation landing directly on Disney+.
The special is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, whose feature work includes “King Richard,” the story of Venus and Serena Williams. The script is co-written by Green and Bernthal himself, which signals a deeply personal creative investment from the star in how Frank Castle is portrayed this time around. “The Punisher: One Last Kill” premieres May 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT, exclusively on Disney+.
Jon Bernthal’s Punisher first appeared in Marvel’s “Daredevil” on Netflix in 2015 before leading his own series that ran for two seasons. When Netflix cancelled its Marvel slate, the future of those characters was uncertain for years. Bernthal reprised the role of Frank Castle in Marvel Studios’ “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+, confirming the character was fully integrated into the current Marvel Television landscape. “One Last Kill” appears to push that story forward in a significant way, and the co-writing credit from Bernthal suggests this is not a casual return but a deliberate statement about where Frank Castle goes next.
Marvel has used the Special Presentation label for some of its most distinctive Disney+ content, including “Werewolf by Night” and “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.” These entries tend to take creative swings that longer series sometimes cannot, and Bernthal and Green’s collaboration here looks to carry that same energy. For fans who have waited years to see Frank Castle get the full cinematic treatment under the Marvel Studios banner, May 12 is shaping up to be a significant night on Disney+. You can find more Disney+ coverage at Fantasy Land News.
“Punisher: One Last Kill” Gets a Trailer and a May 12 Disney+ Premiere Date
