Luke Cage and Iron Fist to Return in 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 3

The Defenders superheroes will reunite in the upcoming installment of the Marvel series.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:42pm

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An extreme close-up of shattered glass and glittering shards, capturing the high-stakes, gritty aesthetic of the Defenders superheroes and their world.The return of the Defenders superheroes in 'Daredevil: Born Again' promises an epic showdown in the gritty streets of New York City.NYC Today

Mike Colter and Finn Jones, who played Luke Cage and Iron Fist respectively in the Netflix Marvel series, have been spotted on the set of the third season of 'Daredevil: Born Again.' This suggests that the upcoming season will feature a reunion of The Defenders, the superhero team that also includes Jessica Jones and Daredevil.

Why it matters

The return of Luke Cage and Iron Fist to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is highly anticipated by fans, as it marks the reunion of the full Defenders team. This could signal a major storyline involving the superheroes banding together to take on a significant threat.

The details

According to reports, both Colter and Jones were seen on the set of 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 3, alongside Krystin Ritter who plays Jessica Jones. This suggests that the upcoming season will serve as a culmination of the Defenders storyline, with the heroes combining their powers to face a new challenge. While the details of the plot are still under wraps, the inclusion of these fan-favorite characters is sure to generate excitement among Marvel fans.

  • The second season of 'Daredevil: Born Again' is set to conclude in the coming weeks.
  • Season 3 of 'Daredevil: Born Again' is currently in production.

The players

Mike Colter

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

Finn Jones

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

Krystin Ritter

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

Charlie Cox

The actor who portrays Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Vincent D'Onofrio

The actor who portrays the Kingpin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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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.”

— Dario Scardapane, Daredevil showrunner

What’s next

Fans will have to wait for more details on the plot and storylines of 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 3, as well as the potential involvement of other Defenders characters. The reunion of the superhero team is sure to be a major event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The takeaway

The inclusion of Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and potentially the full Defenders team in 'Daredevil: Born Again' season 3 suggests that Marvel is building towards a significant crossover event, bringing together some of its most popular street-level heroes to tackle a formidable challenge. Fans can expect an epic showdown and the continuation of the Defenders' story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.