Defenders Stars Reunite for 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 3

Mike Colter and Finn Jones spotted on set with Krysten Ritter, hinting at a crossover event for the Marvel series.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:18pm

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It appears that Disney+ is bringing together the cast of the Defenders series for the upcoming third season of Daredevil: Born Again. Luke Cage actor Mike Colter and Iron Fist's Finn Jones were recently spotted on the Brooklyn set of the show, reuniting with Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter, who joined the cast last year. This suggests that the new episodes will feature a crossover event featuring the heroes from the previous Netflix Marvel shows.

Why it matters

The Defenders series, which included Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, built a passionate fanbase during its run on Netflix. Bringing these characters back together for Daredevil: Born Again will likely excite longtime viewers and help drive interest in the new Disney+ series, which is a continuation of the previous Daredevil show.

The details

Daredevil: Born Again is a new Marvel series that will stream on Disney+, with Charlie Cox reprising his role as the title character. The show is a continuation of the previous Daredevil series that aired on Netflix from 2015-2018. While the new episodes will exist within the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, the showrunner has said the focus will be on the characters and stories within the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City.

  • Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 is currently in production in New York City.
  • New episodes of Season 2 are available to stream on Disney+ every Tuesday at 9pm ET.

The players

Mike Colter

The actor who portrayed Luke Cage in the Netflix Marvel series of the same name.

Finn Jones

The actor who portrayed Iron Fist in the Netflix Marvel series of the same name.

Krysten Ritter

The actress who portrayed Jessica Jones in the Netflix Marvel series of the same name.

Charlie Cox

The actor who portrayed Daredevil in the Netflix Marvel series and will reprise the role in the Disney+ continuation.

Dario Scardapane

The showrunner for Daredevil: Born Again who has explained the series' focus on the characters and stories within Hell's Kitchen.

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What they’re saying

“The joke we make is, 'Oh, those guys are uptown – we're downtown!' We kind of have a pocket that's in this world of Hell's Kitchen, in this world of New York. I always think that maybe these characters take little vacations into the larger world but the story that we're focusing on is really granular.”

— Dario Scardapane, Daredevil: Born Again Showrunner

What’s next

Fans will have to wait and see if any other Defenders cast members make appearances in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 as production continues in New York City.

The takeaway

The reunion of the Defenders cast in Daredevil: Born Again signals that Disney+ is looking to capitalize on the popularity of the previous Netflix Marvel shows by bringing these beloved characters back together. This crossover event has the potential to excite longtime fans and draw new viewers to the series.