Now that Daredevil is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it was only a matter of time before we saw another member of the Defenders join him. The first to make a comeback is Krysten Ritter, who will reprise her role as Jessica Jones in the upcoming season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again.
The news broke during Disney’s upfront presentation on Tuesday afternoon in New York. Ritter took the stage alongside Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox to discuss the new season.
“It’s so great to be back, returning to Jessica after three seasons and The Defenders and now joining the MCU,” Ritter expressed (via Variety). “I’m thrilled to bring back this iconic character, and without giving too much away, there’s a lot more in store for Jessica Jones. This season is going to be incredible!”
As a private investigator endowed with superhuman strength, Jessica Jones runs her own detective agency. Krysten Ritter portrayed the titular role in Jessica Jones across three seasons, along with one season of The Defenders. Both series originally aired on Netflix, and after their cancellation, Disney+ acquired the rights to Netflix’s Marvel content in March 2022, allowing for their integration into the MCU.
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Charlie Cox, known for his role as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, has already reprised his character from Netflix’s Daredevil in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Meanwhile, Vincent D’Onofrio returned as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin in Hawkeye.
These returns have set the stage for some thrilling encounters in Daredevil: Born Again. The first season, consisting of nine episodes, concluded this past April on Disney+. Several characters from the Netflix series also appeared in the Disney+ version, including Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page and Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher.
Filming for season 2 is currently underway and is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in 2026.
Matt Murdock is ready to confront his true identity in the latest midseason trailer for Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again.
Disney+ has unveiled fresh footage for the last five episodes of season one of Daredevil: Born Again. The trailer opens with Matt (played by Charlie Cox) caught in the midst of a bank heist, facing the barrel of a gun. “My error was believing I was exempt from darkness,” he reflects, plunging into a series of intense confrontations, including a showdown with the masked serial killer, Muse.
Following his recent run-in with Daredevil, Frank Castle (portrayed by Jon Bernthal) adopts his alter ego, The Punisher. Meanwhile, Wilson Bethel reprises his role as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, also known as Bullseye, who has his sights firmly set on Daredevil.
Joining the cast of Daredevil: Born Again are Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson, Zabryna Guevara as Sheila Rivera, Nikki M. James as Kirsten McDuffie, Genneya Walton as BB Urich, Arty Froushan as Buck Cashman, Clark Johnson as Cherry, Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blake, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, and Kamar de los Reyes as Hector Ayala/White Tiger.
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Daredevil: Born Again is set to return on March 25 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, featuring two new episodes available for streaming on Disney+. Following this date, the remaining three episodes will be rolled out on a weekly basis, culminating in the season one finale slated for April 15.
Production for season two of Daredevil: Born Again is currently underway. Dario Scardapane is back as showrunner, with directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead also returning. This upcoming season will consist of eight episodes and is expected to premiere in the early half of 2026.
Caution: This article includes spoilers from the newest episode of Daredevil: Born Again.
The Punisher has made his comeback. In the recent episode of Daredevil: Born Again, Jon Bernthal thrillingly returns as Frank Castle, the notorious vigilante known as the Punisher.
This episode marks Bernthal’s first appearance as the character since the 2019 series, The Punisher, on Netflix. His return almost didn’t happen, as Bernthal had initially stepped away from the first draft of Daredevil: Born Again.
“Ultimately, I didn’t see it,” Bernthal shared with Entertainment Weekly. “I didn’t resonate with the version of Frank that they were presenting. It just didn’t align with what I believed would appeal to the fans and felt out of sync with the character. So we decided to part ways.”
In September 2023, Marvel decided to revamp Born Again, bringing in new writers and directors to infuse the series with a darker, more brutal tone reminiscent of the original Netflix series.
Dario Scardapane took over as the new showrunner for Born Again. With these creative changes, Bernthal found a renewed interest in returning to the role.
“They really included me in the conversation,” Bernthal explained. “We dove deep into Frank’s psychological and physical state.”
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Daredevil: Born Again won’t be the final appearance for Bernthal’s Punisher character. He is set to star in a new Disney+ special, reminiscent of Werewolf by Night. Bernthal has taken an active role in this project, co-writing the screenplay alongside director Reinaldo Marcus Green.
“The narrative we’ve crafted is something truly remarkable,” Bernthal remarked about the upcoming special. “It captures the raw, psychologically multifaceted, and unyielding essence of Frank, where there are no simple solutions and every act of violence has serious repercussions. I’m thankful that they’re allowing me to explore these depths.”
The next chapter of Daredevil: Born Again will stream on Disney+ on Tuesday, March 25.
It has been almost seven years since Netflix ended its first run of Daredevil after three seasons. However, audiences can look forward to the revival of Marvel’s iconic hero in Daredevil: Born Again, which debuts next week. Matt Murdock (played by Charlie Cox) is set to confront his long-time rival, Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, portrayed by Vincent D’Onofrio.
Earlier tonight, the world premiere of the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again took place, with social media buzzing about the initial responses. The early critiques seem predominantly positive, though a few have raised concerns regarding the quality of some CGI effects. Nevertheless, the performances from the returning cast, many of whom reprise their roles from the original Daredevil series, have garnered near-universal acclaim.
Marvel’s #DaredevilBornAgain comes out of the gate HOT! Among the strongest starts for a Marvel Studios TV show to date imo – the first two episodes are terrific, setting up a story that is part court procedural and part all-out brawling. There’s a fight in EP 1 that is all done… pic.twitter.com/IauSrCJc2v
Pleased to say Daredevil: Born Again is brutally gripping and hurls a symphony of violence at the audience while perfectly capturing @Daredevil's essence as if he never left our screens. It's not perfect (with some awkward CGI) but it's a bloody delight. #DaredevilBornAgainpic.twitter.com/zSpTPeeqDy
#DaredevilBornAgain brings my boy back to me. The fight sequences are just as violent as the original show and play with Matt's morality in such a poignant and beautiful way. Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio step effortlessly back into their rivalry. I love having my devil back pic.twitter.com/koFT7g12yS
Saw the first 2 episodes of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN & it pulls no punches. Some bold choices are made in the first 10 minutes that I hope this story lands cause if not.. hoo boy. Would love to see more street level adult storytelling from Marvel#DaredevilBornAgain#Daredevilpic.twitter.com/NRAVnAd9nU
Although it doesn't feel exactly like Netflix's Daredevil, the premiere of the Disney edition maintains that maturity while telling a violent story in a new way. Forget any doubts Charlie Cox's She Hulk appearance cast, this is the Matt Murdock we all wanted. #DaredevilBornAgainpic.twitter.com/2tTUqiNaVH
#DaredevilBornAgain comes out SWINGING! It’s a TRUE continuation of the Netflix series. Cox & D’Onofrio haven’t missed a beat! Some VFX moments are a weak spot. It kicks ass, moves quick, and takes no prisoners. Really solid first 2 eps. Really enjoyed and want to see more! pic.twitter.com/AGDyExV5YZ
#DaredevilBornAgain is even better now, if that’s even possible. More grit, 90’s style action and a heart-dropping moment right from the start. From the camera work to the diner conversation. The blurred lines of what’s right & wrong when those closest are threatened comes to… pic.twitter.com/4LsfH1PeAZ
#DaredevilBornAgain has the best pilot of any MCU series thus far, and it’s not close. Edge of seat energy w/ audible gasps throughout. Charlie & Vincent haven’t lost a step, Benson & Moorhead bring the sauce. Above all else, it’s EPISODIC. We *might* be back. @screenrantpic.twitter.com/ArVsHm0cJg
Holy Hell’s Kitchen! #DaredevilBornAgain opens with a lengthy, devastating sequence that screams, “This is just as brutal as Netflix.” From there, the two episodes lay out a layered story about cops, vigilantes, and guilt. Read DEVIL’S REIGN as a refresh. Off to a GREAT start! pic.twitter.com/TiLgUm0Jqn
While Marvel has kept much of the plot for Born Again under wraps, it takes place several years after the events of Daredevil season 3. Since his last appearance in She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, Matt Murdock has stepped back from his role as Daredevil, focusing instead on his career as a lawyer. On the other side, Wilson Fisk has had a change of heart following events in Echo and is now a frontrunner in the race for mayor of New York City. Though Matt and Fisk have maintained their distance for years, their paths are destined to cross again as Matt reclaims his Daredevil identity.
Additionally, Deborah Ann Woll reprises her role as Karen Page, with Elden Henson returning as Foggy Nelson, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Wilson Bethel as Bullseye (Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter), and Jon Bernthal as The Punisher (Frank Castle).
Daredevil: Born Again will premiere with a two-episode launch on Disney+ on March 4, followed by weekly episode releases for the remainder of the season.
Marvel Studios recently revealed its lineup for 2025 on Disney+ during a sneak peek that accompanied the finale of Agatha All Along. Among the highlights were glimpses of three new live-action series: Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and Wonder Man.
The highly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again is set to debut on March 4, 2025. This series brings back Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, reprising their roles from Netflix’s Daredevil which aired from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, Deborah Ann Woll returns as Karen Page, Elden Henson returns as Foggy Nelson, Wilson Bethel as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, and Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher.
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Ironheart will debut on Disney+ in June, featuring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, a brilliant MIT student who creates an armored suit akin to Iron Man’s. Thorne first appeared as the character in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2022. The cast for Ironheart also includes Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, and Manny Montana.
The last of the live-action shows arriving in 2025 is Wonder Man, which will stream in December. Created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, an actor who gains superhuman abilities and transforms into Wonder Man. Ben Kingsley returns as Trevor Slattery, with a supporting cast that includes Demetrius Grosse, Lauren Glazier, Josh Gad, Bryon Bowers, and Ed Harris.
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