Trending Now - Jon Bernthal Explains the Punisher's Most Intense Scene yet

WHO:

Screen Rant - Jon Bernthal plays Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher.

NY Post - The Punisher is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

WHAT:

TechRadar - The Punisher: One Last Kill is described as having an "insane body count," with the special being labeled as Marvel's bloodiest release on Disney+.

Collider - The Punisher: One Last Kill has received a Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%, which is significantly higher than the original Netflix series' score of 60%.

NY Post - The Punisher: One Last Kill features Frank Castle killing a significant number of individuals before appearing in the upcoming Spider-Man film.

Collider - The Rotten Tomatoes score for The Punisher: One Last Kill is currently reported to be 85%, while the original Netflix series had a score of 60%.

Moviefone - The Punisher: One Last Kill premiered on Disney+ on May 12th.

Collider - The special is part of Marvel's Special Presentation series, which also includes the short films 'Werewolf by Night' and 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.'

Collider - Director Reinaldo Marcus Green discussed the potential future of Frank Castle in the MCU following the release of The Punisher: One Last Kill.

Coming Soon - The Rotten Tomatoes score for The Punisher: One Last Kill is reported to be significantly better than that of the original Netflix series, with the new special receiving a score of 85% compared to the Netflix series' 60%.

Giant Freakin Robot - The Punisher: One Last Kill is described as Marvel's bloodiest ever release on Disney+, featuring an "insane body count."

TechRadar - Users have criticized The Punisher: One Last Kill for persistent sound issues and "Xbox 360" quality visuals.

Coming Soon - The Rotten Tomatoes score for The Punisher: One Last Kill is reported to be significantly better than that of the canceled Netflix series.

Screen Rant - The new TV special is titled "The Punisher: One Last Kill."

NY Post - The special is described as featuring "the most brutal display of violence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe."

NY Post - Frank Castle kills multiple individuals in the special.

WHERE:

NY Post - The special is available for streaming on Disney+.

WHEN:

Gizmodo - The Punisher: One Last Kill is set to be followed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31.

WHY:

Gizmodo - The Punisher: One Last Kill serves as a refresher for fans unfamiliar with Frank Castle's backstory, particularly those who may not have seen the original Netflix series or the first season of Daredevil: Born Again.

Coming Soon - Director Reinaldo Marcus Green stated that the brutal opening dog scene in The Punisher: One Last Kill was "vital" to the narrative and received positive reactions during test screenings.

Screen Rant - Jon Bernthal stated that the depiction of Frank Castle's darkest moment was essential for the narrative of The Punisher: One Last Kill.

Coming Soon - Director Reinaldo Marcus Green defended the brutal opening dog scene, stating it was "vital" to the narrative and received positive reactions during test screenings.

Coming Soon - Reinaldo Marcus Green defended the brutal opening dog scene in The Punisher: One Last Kill, stating it was "vital" to the narrative and was well-received during extensive test screenings.

Screen Rant - Jon Bernthal explains that the depiction of Frank Castle's darkest moment was necessary for the narrative.

HOW:

Gizmodo - The special features a 15-minute non-stop action sequence showcasing intense violence, described as "the most violent and disgusting kills you’ll ever see in a Disney property."

TechRadar - Users have criticized The Punisher: One Last Kill for its persistent sound issues, describing the audio experience as "It sounds like I'm listening through a wall."

Screen Rant - The special showcases intense scenes that highlight the character's struggles and moral dilemmas.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 06:06 UTC)

The upcoming release of "The Punisher: One Last Kill" is designed to reacquaint fans with Frank Castle's backstory, especially for those who missed the original Netflix series or the first season of "Daredevil: Born Again." This special will include a 15-minute non-stop action sequence that has been described as featuring "the most violent and disgusting kills you’ll ever see in a Disney property." Following this release, fans can look forward to "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which is set to premiere on July 31.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 04:16 UTC)

Marvel's latest release, The Punisher: One Last Kill, is making waves as it's being described as the bloodiest addition to Disney+, boasting an "insane body count." The special has also garnered an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%, a notable jump from the original Netflix series, which scored 60%. Director Reinaldo Marcus Green emphasized that a brutal opening dog scene is crucial to the story and has been well-received during test screenings.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 23:19 UTC)

In an exciting development for fans, The Punisher: One Last Kill features Frank Castle taking down a significant number of individuals before making his appearance in the upcoming Spider-Man film. The film currently boasts an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%, a notable improvement from the original Netflix series, which scored 60%. However, viewers have expressed frustration over persistent sound issues, with some describing the audio experience as if they were "listening through a wall."

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 21:21 UTC)

The Punisher: One Last Kill premiered on Disney+ as part of Marvel's Special Presentation series, which also features the short films Werewolf by Night and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Director Reinaldo Marcus Green has defended the film's brutal opening dog scene, calling it "vital" to the narrative, and noted that it received positive reactions during test screenings. Fans of the franchise can look forward to experiencing this new addition to the Marvel universe.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 19:33 UTC)

Collider's director, Reinaldo Marcus Green, recently shared insights on the future of Frank Castle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the release of The Punisher: One Last Kill. The film has garnered an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%, significantly outperforming the original Netflix series, which scored 60%. Green also defended the film's intense opening dog scene, calling it "vital" to the narrative and noting that it was well-received during extensive test screenings.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 17:41 UTC)

Marvel's latest release, The Punisher: One Last Kill, is being touted as its bloodiest ever on Disney+, boasting an insane body count. However, users have raised concerns about persistent sound issues and visuals that some have likened to "Xbox 360" quality. On a brighter note, the film's Rotten Tomatoes score is reportedly significantly better than that of the canceled Netflix series.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 15:55 UTC)

A new TV special titled "The Punisher: One Last Kill," featuring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, is now streaming on Disney+. This installment is described as showcasing the most brutal display of violence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Frank Castle killing multiple individuals throughout the narrative. Bernthal emphasizes that depicting Frank's darkest moments was essential to explore the character's struggles and moral dilemmas.