Summary
Daredevil: Born Againstar Charlie Cox answered questions about the Disney Plus show’s connection to the original Netflix series. According to Cox, the new series may have more connections to its predecessor than fans thought.
Daredevil: Born Againmarks Cox’s first MCU project as the lead character after making supportingappearances inSpider-Man: No Way HomeandShe-Hulk. However, since the show was announced, there has been uncertainty about whetherBorn Againshares continuity with Netflix’sDaredevilseries. The latter series was produced before Marvel Television was folded into Marvel Studios under Kevin Feige’s control. So, fans wondered if Marvel Studios might borrow characters from Netflix’sDaredevilseries but retcon events from that show or classify them as multiverse variants to start fresh withBorn Again.
Since then, Marvel has suggested certain elements from Netflix shows likeDaredevilorJessica Jonescould become MCU canon, though there’s still some uncertainty as to what exactly. During an interview withEmpire, Cox addressed at least one element from the Netflix show that will carry over intoDaredevil: Born Again.According to Cox, there were discussions about “reinventing the whole thing” butDaredevil: Born Againended up being “more of a continuation.”
A lot of the history follows on […] The relationships and dynamics set up in the previous seasons still exist.
One element from the Netflix series that will carry over intoDaredevil: Born Againis the history between Matt Murdock,Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page, and Elden Henson’s Foggy Nelson. The latter two weren’t originally inDaredevil: Born Again, but Marvel Studios opted to revamp the show in the middle of production, scrapping some scripts and retooling the series to include Karen and Foggy. Cox explained that the trio will “have found a pretty good rhythm” when fans reunite with them, but it won’t last:
Matt’s made peace with his role both as a lawyer and a vigilante. Then, of course, shit hits the fan.
Fans are relieved to hearDaredevil: Born Againwon’t discard the Netflix series entirely. While Netflix’s Marvel shows weren’t all praised–The Defendersearned its fair share of criticism andIron Firstwas outright panned–Daredevilseasons 1 to 3 were widely acclaimed. One of the reasons forDaredevil’s success on Netflix was the relationship between Murdock, Nelson, and Page. Fans were excited to see Daredevil join the MCU, but losing Karen Page and Foggy Nelson would’ve been difficult for some to accept. Of course,Daredevil: Born Againset videossuggested this reunion may end in heartbreak.
TheDaredevil: Born Againtrailerthat was screened at New York Comic-Con was well-received, giving fans hope that Marvel Studios will match the high expectations set by the Netflix series. Time will tell, but there’s reason for fans to be optimistic.
Daredevil: Born Againis scheduled to premiere on Disney Plus on June 17, 2025.
Daredevil: Born Again
Cast
After Charlie Cox’s cameo appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home and supporting role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Daredevil: Born Again gives Matt Murdock his first show set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Daredevil: Born Again, composed of 18 episodes, serves as the spiritual successor to Netflix’s three-season Daredevil series and adapts its characters to the MCU’s main continuity while establishing a new beginning for the superhero lawyer.
