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The Punisher: One Last Kill

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As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.
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A pared-down, no-holds-barred actioner that further cements Jon Bernthal as the definitive interpreter of The Punisher in a self-contained, marvelous story that goes above and beyond for One Last Kill.

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A brutally unhinged peak-TV special, The Punisher proves One Last Kill is nowhere near enough.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News May 26
2/4
As is, “Punisher” is pure grindhouse fare with more grunts and groans than dialogue; it’ll make you long for something with more meat on its bones. Go to Full Review Zaki Hasan San Francisco Chronicle May 16
[Bernthal] is so fully locked into this version of the Punisher, physically and emotionally, that even when the material tips into excess, he keeps it grounded. Go to Full Review Amon Warmann Empire Magazine May 14
4/5
Reinaldo Marcus Green and Jon Bernthal locate and explore Frank Castle’s essence in brutal, bloody and heartfelt fashion. Go to Full Review André Didyme-Dôme Rolling Stone en Español Aug 18
It works remarkably well because Bernthal deeply loves this character, and that's palpable every minute. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers Jun 26
"The Punisher: One Last Kill" only serves as an entertaining but inadequate teaser. Go to Full Review Joseph Garcia Dynamic Duel Podcast Jun 9
5/5
Violent, pulse-pounding, and often harrowing, the special transcends standard comic fare to dive deep into the Punisher's dark and troubled psychosis. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Elvis D @Elvis-Del-Valle 4h The Punisher: One Last Kill es el mejor especial televisivo que Marvel hizo por el momento y una digna continuación de la serie de Netflix. Ha sido capaz de revivir la característica brutalidad de su personaje y darle un nuevo inicio. Plasma bastante bien el profundo tormento psicológico de Frank Castle y cómo logra salir de ese oscuro abismo al encontrar un nuevo propósito. El mediometraje funciona muy bien porque permitieron que Jon Bernthal tuviera parte del control creativo. Así que él es la mente detrás que se aseguró de que su personaje tuviera el trato que se merecía. Este especial supo darle a The Punisher el mismo trato que le dio Daredevil: Born Again al traerlo de regreso y ahora Frank Castle está listo para volver a la acción. Mi calificación final para este mediometraje es un 10/10. See more Jose O @JAO350 4d I love Jon Bernthal, and he is amazing as the Punisher. This special gives you all the brutal violence and grunts that you expect from the Punisher, but it is lacking in story and character development. There is very little dialogue and human interaction. It feels rushed. Instead of rooting for Frank, I felt pity for him. He appears to be descending into madness. It is unclear where this special fits into the MCU (which reminded me of Echo). I really hope this is not the end for Jon Bernthal in the MCU. He deserves better, and we the fans deserve more! See more Kolton B @kb1324 5d this special is seriously awesome and an easy four stars. Jon Bernthal is back doing what he does best, playing Frank Castle with so much raw pain and heavy grit. The action is super fast, brutal, and feels like a non-stop war zone once the apartment building shootout starts. It keeps that same dark, heavy feeling from the show, and seeing him wrestle with his ghosts makes it really compelling. The only reason it misses five stars is that sudden ending—it cuts right to black on a massive cliffhanger just as things get crazy, leaving you hanging with zero closure. Still totally worth watching, but that abrupt stop hurts a little. See more Elliana R @Howdyshorty Aug 26 Jon Bernthal is just amazing. See more Jess M @RT32083100 Aug 25 This character and this actor deserved far more than a mid-length feature that recycles stories and situations seen countless times before—such as in *Death Wish* (1974), *Dredd* (2012), and the *John Wick* saga (2014–2023). I thought this would explain the character's absence from the second season of *Daredevil: Born Again*, but there is no direct link to that story. I fear this is merely a formality to wrap up a relationship that was nearing its end, likely triggered by a hefty financial penalty owed to the actor for breach of contract. * The best parts: Bernthal’s solid performance and the spectacular action choreography. * The worst part: it is a hollow, dispensable pastiche that could mark an unworthy conclusion to Bernthal’s time in the MCU. See more Nick S @RT32371024 Aug 21 Just the worst. Disney You Don't Get It........Actors are top Notch, creative writing is non-existent... See more Read all reviews
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Reinaldo Marcus Green

Director

Jon Bernthal

Frank Castle

Jason R. Moore

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Roe Rancell

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Mila Jaymes

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Chelsea Brea

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Movie Info

Synopsis As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.
Director
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Screenwriter
Jon Bernthal, Reinaldo Marcus Green
Distributor
Disney+
Production Co
Marvel Studios
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2026
Runtime
51m
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