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Jon Bernthal is set to make a return as the formidable vigilante Frank Castle in an exciting new Marvel special presentation.
Disney has unveiled a fresh trailer for the upcoming streaming special, The Punisher: One Last Kill. The trailer, which can be viewed at the top of this page, depicts Bernthal’s Punisher embarking on a solo mission following his breakout from prison during the first season of Daredevil: Born Again.
The synopsis for The Punisher: One Last Kill describes Frank Castle’s journey as he seeks purpose beyond mere vengeance, only to be drawn back into conflict by an unforeseen force.
Despite living in seclusion, Frank remains tormented by the tragic loss of his daughter, Lisa Barbara, and the burden of his past actions. The trailer hints at a final, intense outing for the Punisher, suggesting that in his quest for peace, Frank will once more be consumed by violence.
The trailer also marks the return of Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle, a character who seems to linger in Frank’s thoughts. In a chilling exchange, Hoyle questions, “Do you think God’s gonna forgive us for the things we’ve done? Not sure about me. But you? You ain’t got a chance,” punctuated with dark humor.
Now fans know why Bernthal did not reprise his role for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. But Brad Winderbaum, head of Marvel Television, revealed, “The Punisher TV special really does connect into the time and place that Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 takes place.”
Bernthal co-wrote the special with Reinaldo Marcus Green, who also directed it. He said The Punisher: One Last Kill follows a “really special” story.
“It’s the visceral, psychologically complex, unforgiving, no-holds-barred version of Frank where he’s going to turn his back to the audience,” he told Entertainment Weekly. “And nothing is easy and all violence has a cost, and we’re going to see that cost.”
How to watch The Punisher: One Last Kill:
The new Marvel special The Punisher: One Last Kill airs on Disney+ Tuesday, May 12.
Disney+ offers a number of subscription options, so you can find the one that works for you. With ads, a subscription costs $10.99/month; without ads, it’s $18.99/month or $189.99/year.
There are also Disney+ bundles with Hulu, HBO Max, and ESPN+, so you can subscribe to up to three services at once and save over 40% every month. The bundles are available in a few different configurations, starting at $12.99/month for Disney+ and Hulu with ads, and going up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max ad-free.
This will be the perfect title for Marvel fans to queue up after Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
The Punisher: One Last Kill premieres on Disney+ one week after the Season 2 finale premieres.