Jon Bernthal is stepping back into the role of Frank Castle for a new Marvel Special Presentation, The Punisher: One Last Kill, arriving on Disney+ on May 12. The announcement came alongside a first-look image, though story details and additional casting remain under wraps.

The standalone special will debut the same day as the Season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again, placing it within Marvel’s growing lineup of interconnected stories. Like earlier specials such as Werewolf by Night and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, it’s expected to deliver a more focused, cinematic experience. Bernthal not only stars but also co-wrote the project with Reinaldo Marcus Green, who directs.

Bernthal first introduced audiences to the ruthless antihero in 2016 during Season 2 of Daredevil, starring alongside Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock. The character’s popularity quickly led to a two-season run of The Punisher from 2017 to 2019. Now firmly integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Castle recently reappeared in Daredevil: Born Again, where he reunited with Murdock to confront the rise of crime boss Wilson Fisk, played by Vincent D’Onofrio. The revival series also brings back familiar faces, including Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Ayelet Zurer, and Wilson Bethel, continuing the story of New York’s street-level heroes. The show has proven successful enough to earn a Season 3 renewal.

Beyond the Disney+ special, Bernthal’s Punisher is set to expand his MCU presence even further with an appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, joining Tom Holland along with returning characters portrayed by Mark Ruffalo and Michael Mando.

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