The Punisher: One Last Kill
Disney+ | Release Date: May 12, 2026
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63
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
8
Negative:
1
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80
VarietyJordan MoreauMay 12, 2026
Season 1 Review: Punisher does a lot of killing in his Marvel Special Presentation. A whole lot. But layered into the over-the-top violence is a powerful character study of a PTSD-addled veteran who has lost nearly everything. Read full review
80
EmpireAmon WarmannMay 12, 2026
Season 1 Review: Reinaldo Marcus Green and Jon Bernthal locate and explore Frank Castle’s essence in brutal, bloody and heartfelt fashion. Read full review
70
IGNJesse SchedeenMay 12, 2026
Season 1 Review: It’s an approach that doesn’t necessarily do anything new with the character in the MCU (nor does it address any of the shortcomings of that approach), but it’s one that succeeds in stripping away the extraneous fluff of the Netflix series and just giving fans what they crave. Read full review
80
ColliderTherese LacsonMay 12, 2026
Season 1 Review: Ultimately, it's clear that what makes The Punisher work is still the star at the center of it. Bernthal has a very lived-in approach to Frank, one that manages to make his depressing scenes feel somewhat fresh despite retreading the same ground. Read full review
90
Screen RantAndy BehbakhtMay 12, 2026
Season 1 Review: The Special Presentation is the character study that makes you more invested if you weren't already on board, while paving the way for a new era for the MCU's Punisher. Read full review
85
The Daily BeastNick SchagerMay 12, 2026
Season 1 Review: In terms of no-holds-barred ultra-violence, it’s like John Wick times one thousand. Read full review
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