The Punisher: One Last Kill 2026

The Punisher: One Last Kill is a 2026 American television special directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and co-written by Green and Jon Bernthal. Produced by Marvel Studios under the Marvel Television label, the special is the third entry in Marvel’s Special Presentations series and marks Jon Bernthal’s return as Frank Castle following his appearances in The Punisher and Daredevil: Born Again. Released on Disney+ on May 12, 2026, the special is set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Six and follows Frank Castle as he attempts to move on from his violent past before being drawn into another deadly conflict.

• Release Date: May 12, 2026
• Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green
• Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Superhero
• Runtime: 48 Minutes
• Studio/Platform: Marvel Television, Marvel Studios
• Distributor: Disney+
• Language: English

The Punisher: One Last Kill 2026 Storyline

After years of living with grief and vengeance, Frank Castle tries to find a purpose beyond being the Punisher. His efforts to leave his past behind are cut short when an unexpected threat and a rising criminal empire pull him back into the underworld. As old enemies resurface and a bounty is placed on his head, Castle is forced to fight once again, leading him into one of the most personal and brutal battles of his life.

Cast

• Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / The Punisher
• Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle
• Roe Rancell as Dennis
• Mila Jaymes as Charli
• Judith Light as Ma Gnucci
• Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
• Chelsea Brea
• Dominick Mancino
• Evelyn O. Vaccaro
• Tom Johnson

Production Details

The Punisher: One Last Kill is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, with the screenplay written by Green and Jon Bernthal. Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Sana Amanat, Bernthal, and Green serve as executive producers. The special was filmed in New York City, with Robert Elswit handling cinematography, Melissa Lawson Cheung serving as editor, and Kris Bowers composing the score. Filming took place between July and August 2025. The project was developed during the production of Daredevil: Born Again and gives Frank Castle his first solo MCU story under Marvel Studios.

Release Date & Where to Watch

The Punisher: One Last Kill premiered exclusively on Disney+ on May 12, 2026. The 48-minute special was released one week after the finale of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and serves as a bridge between Frank Castle’s recent MCU appearances and his future stories in the franchise. No theatrical release was planned, with the special debuting directly on Disney’s streaming platform.