Marvel enthusiasts will soon get to see Jon Bernthal reprise his role as Frank Castle in the upcoming Disney+ special, The Punisher: One Last Kill. This marks the Punisher’s first solo project within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), generating significant anticipation among fans eager to discover how the anti-hero integrates into the franchise’s evolving storyline.
In a significant development, the special is scheduled to premiere in the United States and Canada on Tuesday, May 12, at 6pm PT / 9pm ET. International audiences can expect the release on Wednesday, May 13, with exact times varying by region and time zone. For instance, viewers in the UK can stream it at 2am BST, in India at 6:30am IST, Singapore at 9am SGT, Australia at 11am AEST, and New Zealand at 1pm NZST.
The excitement surrounding Bernthal’s return is palpable, especially after months of speculation about Frank Castle’s trajectory within the MCU. Many fans are anticipated to watch immediately upon release.
Unlike Marvel’s longer Disney+ series, The Punisher: One Last Kill is expected to have a runtime of approximately 60 minutes, positioning it more as a television special than a full-length feature film. Marvel has not yet clarified whether this duration includes the credits or a post-credits scene, though there is widespread speculation that the special might feature a teaser hinting at future developments.
Notably, the storyline is reportedly set before and during events connected to Daredevil: Born Again season two, indicating that it serves a larger narrative purpose beyond being a standalone tale for Frank Castle. Additionally, Bernthal’s Punisher will appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, making this special potentially essential viewing for fans following the character’s journey.
Consequently, The Punisher: One Last Kill may be viewed less as an optional side story and more as a crucial chapter in the MCU’s expanding universe.
