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Daredevil: Born AgainSpider-Man: Brand New DayThe Punisher: One Last Kill
The Punisher: One Last Kill Ending Explained - How Does the Movie Set Up Spider-Man: Brand New Day (If At All)?
Connecting the dots between the Punisher's newest MCU appearances.
ByJesse Schedeen
Updated: May 15, 2026 2:18pm UTC
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Warning: This article contains full spoilers for The Punisher: One Last Kill and Daredevil: Born Again Season 2!
2026 is a big year for Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle in the MCU. The character may have sat out the events of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, but he’s back in the spotlight in the new short film The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney+. And Frank will stay active in the MCU as he plays a supporting role in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
So what exactly happens in One Last Kill? What is the “last kill” in question? And how does this Punisher movie lay the groundwork for Brand New Day, if it does anything at all? Here’s what you need to know.
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