The Punisher Disney+ special sets streaming record

The Disney+ special "The Punisher: One Last Kill" starring Jon Bernthal has become the highest‑rated Punisher adaptation, earning an 84% critic score and a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised the blend of Marvel franchise elements and the intense performance by Bernthal, describing it as a "renaissance" for the character.

The success is noted in both Hungarian and German media, with the special surpassing previous Netflix series and early‑2000s Punisher films. In addition, Bernthal is slated to appear alongside Tom Holland in the upcoming cinematic release "Spider‑Man: Brand New Day," scheduled for 30 July 2026 in German cinemas, further extending the character’s revival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.