Jonathan Edward Bernthal is an American actor who achieved prominence for his portrayal of Shane Walsh on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2010–2012). He went on to achieve international recognition for his portrayal of Frank Castle / The Punisher in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media beginning with the second season of Daredevil (2016), before starring in his own spin-off series The Punisher (2017–2019). He later starred in the revival series Daredevil: Born Again (2025), and th
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day swung to a massive $145 million second weekend domestically, pushing its global total to $1.67 billion and closing in on the $2 billion milestone. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey surpassed The Dark Knight Rises to become his highest-grossing film ever with $1.104 billion worldwide.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has revealed why the studio fought to keep Sadie Sink's casting as Jean Grey secret until Spider-Man: Brand New Day's release. The film opened to $930 million worldwide in its first weekend, validating Marvel's strategy of preserving the opening weekend surprise for audiences.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened to a staggering $927 million worldwide, marking the second-biggest global debut in box office history behind only Avengers: Endgame. The film also claimed records for the biggest preview and opening day sales ever, while powering the largest collective domestic weekend on record at $430 million.
Christopher Nolan's epic film, The Odyssey, now has an official Roblox tie-in game, The Odyssey: Defy the Gods, available for free. Players can embark on procedurally generated ocean voyages, sail with friends, and overcome challenges. This marks a unique marketing strategy for the highly anticipated R-rated film.
The Punisher: One Last Kill, a Marvel Special Presentation, has proven to be a wildly successful, action-packed roller coaster ride, also serving as a poignant character study of Frank Castle. This 48-minute standalone story highlights the versatility and efficiency of the Marvel Special Presentation format. By contrast, it exposes a significant flaw in Marvel's current streaming approach, which often stretches content into bloated TV shows, highlighting the need for more concise, targeted storytelling like the Special Presentations.
The Punisher: One Last Kill, a Disney+ "Marvel Special Presentation", offers a refreshingly compact, action-packed narrative starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle. This 48-minute special thrives on intense, unrelenting combat sequences, making it a standout in the current MCU slump. With no reliance on broader multiverse connections, it's a must-watch for fans seeking a self-contained, adrenaline-fueled experience.
With Punisher: One Last Kill arriving on Disney+ May 12, revisiting Jon Bernthal's definitive portrayal in Netflix's The Punisher series offers a compelling precursor. The show, now on Disney+, masterfully explores Frank Castle's humanity amidst violence. Re-watching highlights the character's depth ahead of his new solo outing.
Marvel Legends figures reveal Hulk's savage return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, hinting at epic battles and new character designs.
