Warning: SPOILERS for the Daredevil: Born Once more Season 1 finale are forward!
In 2017, after Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist had all been launched on Netflix, the title heroes banded collectively for The Defenders miniseries. Except Luke and Danny Rand teaming up once more in a Luke Cage Season 2 episode, this was the one time we noticed these characters collectively, however may the day come that we see them reunited? It definitely appeared like that was being arrange because the Daredevil: Born Once more Season 1 finale was ending earlier this week on the 2025 TV schedule, however showrunner Dario Scardapane supplied an comprehensible rationalization for why the Defenders didn’t issue into the story.
Within the ultimate minutes of “Straight to Hell,” as Mayor Wilson Fisk was giving a televised speech declaring martial regulation in New York Metropolis and vigilantism being outlawed, Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock, whereas suited up as Marvel’s Man With out Worry, was seen at Josie’s Bar with Karen Web page, Cherry, Detective Angie Kim and different non-corrupt law enforcement officials. They’re the primary of the resistance that may rise as much as save the Large Apple, however can we rely on the Defenders additionally being a part of this motion? Right here’s what Scardapane instructed EW when requested if these are characters in his head as he’s engaged on Born Once more Season 2:
With out giving an excessive amount of away…while you’re working in what I might name the Hell’s Kitchen nook of the MCU, these iconic characters are all the time in your thoughts. The factor is that — and that is form of arduous, I am attempting to string a needle right here — you need to herald individuals and relationships and previous figures in Matt’s life as a result of they assist the story, significantly by way of a narrative the place Fisk has taken over the town. And there’s a resistance and a rebel, so to talk, rising. So there’s going to be individuals, vigilantes, superheroes which can be concerned in that. There must be as a result of that is taking place to their metropolis. That mentioned, you additionally need to create a totally natural story for that. So who is available in and why must be past something earned.
His rationale right here is smart. Since that is Daredevil: Born Once more we’re speaking about, it was necessary for Dario Scardapane to point out off characters who had been concerned on this story that can be Matt’s allies within the coming battle. In spite of everything, not everybody who’s watching Born Once more watched the unique Daredevil collection, and even the individuals who watched that present didn’t essentially tune into The Defenders. Together with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher was one factor, but when too many superheroes had been crammed on the finish of “Straight to Hell,” that most likely would have been an excessive amount of.
That being mentioned, that doesn’t essentially imply we couldn’t see some, if not the entire Defenders paper in Daredevil: Born Once more Season 2 and even past if the present continues operating. On the very least, these superheroes are on Dario Scardapane and his staff’s minds, and perhaps there’s already one thing being cooked up if I’m studying carefully into the under remark:
So the best reply to your query is, sure, these characters that you just simply listed off are completely in my head and all people’s head as we’re working. How that manifests itself is each actually tough writing-wise and a reasonably carefully guarded secret at this level. So I am being deliberately cagey, however I am additionally saying, ‘Hell yeah!’ by way of it is one thing we’re serious about.
Final month, Krysten Ritter reaffirmed her need to return as Jessica Jones, Mike Colter expressed curiosity final December in reprising Luke Cage if there was some “social commentary” within the story, and again in 2022, Finn Jones mentioned he needed one other shot at taking part in Iron Fist. I really feel like if there was completely no probability of the Defenders showing in Daredevil: Born Once more, Dario Scardapane would have come proper out and mentioned this. Then again, perhaps he’s been instructed by Marvel Studios to remain mum in order that he doesn’t tip off followers about what’s or just isn’t in retailer for Born Once more Season 2.
Regardless of the case, rely on CinemaBlend to let you recognize if the Defenders will return to the MCU, whether or not it’s in Daredevil: Born Once more or another venture. Proper now, Born Once more Season 2 is tentatively set on the upcoming Marvel TV exhibits slate for a March 2026 premiere.