Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 - From Jessica Jones' return to Spider-Man: Brand New Day connection; what to expect from Hell's Kitchen

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 launches March 2026. Daredevil fights Mayor Fisk's AVTF in a "Devil's Reign" plot. Jessica Jones, Punisher, Bullseye return. New threat: Mr Charles.

Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter (Courtesy: Marvel.com)

Disney+ (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium] in India) will launch Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 in March 2026, according to Marvel Studios. Matt Murdock's rebellion and Mayor Wilson Fisk's totalitarian control over New York City will be the focal points of the next eight-episode arc, which follows the tumultuous first season finale.

Daredevil's resistance against Mayor Fisk

The story will revolve around Daredevil and his allies, played by Vincent D'Onofrio and Charlie Cox, who are organising a resistance movement to confront Mayor Wilson Fisk and his Anti-Vigilante Task Force (AVTF). In a plot reminiscent of the "Devil's Reign" comic arc, Fisk has taken control of New York City, declared martial law, and banned vigilantism, all while using his mayoral authority to systematically go after street-level heroes. The upcoming season is being hailed as "part two" of the previous one, with the goal of achieving a more concentrated and cohesive narrative vision.

"Both hating and needing each other" describes the interplay between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, which remains the emotional and political basis of the season. Their "pact" or partnership from the beginning of Season 1 is reportedly "off the table" now, according to Cox.

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Confirmed return of Jessica Jones

Notable characters from the Daredevil canon make triumphant returns to the show. The return of Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, the super-powered private investigator, is official, and she will be joining the anti-Fisk resistance. She was back in the teaser that debuted at NYCC.

Elden Henson will reportedly reprise his role as Franklin "Foggy" Nelson in Season 2, even though he was seemingly killed off in the first episode. However, his cameos will cover the time between the first series and Born Again through flashbacks. Karen Page, played by Deborah Ann Woll, is back for another pivotal role in directing Murdock.

Return of The Punisher and Bullseye

Returning as Frank Castle/The Punisher is Jon Bernthal. In addition to the upcoming Punisher TV special, his plotline will continue to unfold on the show. The master assassin Bullseye, played by Wilson Bethel, is returning with a new look.

Matthew Lillard's Mr Charles, a powerful political "power player" and new adversary, is one of many new threats to Fisk's authority. Mr Charles is "as influential, in many ways, as Fisk is," Marvel TV president Brad Winderbaum said, implying that the Kingpin will be "squeezed" by the vigilantes and the politicians. Fisk's political rival Lili Taylor takes on the role of New York's governor.

Influence of Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Spider-Man: Brand New Day will influence the plot of season two. Winderbaum revealed that the teams from the show and the film spoke closely to ensure "coherence" and to make sure the effects of one story would be perceived in the other, all while preserving their tones.

The introduction of the serial murderer Muse in Season 1 will have a "ripple effect" on the plot in Season 2. Marvel Studios clearly has big hopes for the Hell's Kitchen characters, as the series has already been renewed for a third season.

FAQs:

Q: When does Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 premiere?

A: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ (JioHotstar [OTTplay Premium] in India) in March 2026.

Q: How is Season 2 connected to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day film?

A: Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum confirmed that Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 and the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be narratively connected. The creative teams are in close communication to ensure the impacts of one story are felt in the other, establishing coherence within the shared MCU.

Q: Which returning Marvel characters will join Daredevil in Season 2?

A: The second season of Daredevil: Born Again is set to feature a significant reunion of characters from the former Netflix Marvel universe, including the official return of Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones to join Matt Murdock's resistance, along with Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / The Punisher and Wilson Bethel as Bullseye, who will sport a new costume. The cast is further rounded out by the highly anticipated returns of key supporting players Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, who will guide Murdock, and Elden Henson as Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, whose appearances are expected to be contained to flashbacks that bridge the time gap between the original series and Born Again.

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