Daredevil: Born Again Brings Back The Defenders

Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Jessica Jones to join Charlie Cox's Daredevil in season 3 of the Marvel series

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:23pm

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A striking abstract illustration featuring bold, geometric silhouettes in red, black, and white, representing the Marvel superheroes Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Jessica Jones coming together for a new adventure.The Defenders unite once more to support Daredevil in his battle against a powerful new threat.NYC Today

Marvel fans are buzzing with excitement as reports confirm the return of Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Jessica Jones in the upcoming third season of Daredevil: Born Again. The Defenders, as the superhero team is known, will reunite to support Charlie Cox's Daredevil in the new installment of the popular Disney+ series.

Why it matters

The Defenders' appearance in Daredevil: Born Again signals a major crossover event that will thrill Marvel fans. The team's combined powers are expected to be crucial in Daredevil's fight against the mysterious mercenary cult known as The Hand, which is also set to feature in the next Spider-Man film.

The details

According to sources, actors Mike Colter, Finn Jones, and Krystin Ritter were all spotted on the set of Daredevil: Born Again, confirming the return of their respective characters Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Jessica Jones. The Defenders last teamed up in the 2017 Netflix miniseries of the same name, and their reunion in the new Daredevil series suggests the stakes will be higher than ever.

  • Daredevil: Born Again season 2 is set to conclude in the coming weeks.
  • Season 3, featuring the Defenders, is expected to premiere in 2024.

The players

Daredevil

The lead character of the Marvel series, played by actor Charlie Cox.

Luke Cage

A superhero with unbreakable skin and super strength, played by actor Mike Colter.

Iron Fist

A martial arts expert with the ability to channel chi energy, played by actor Finn Jones.

Jessica Jones

A private investigator with superhuman strength and flight, played by actress Krystin Ritter.

The Hand

A mysterious mercenary cult that will serve as the main antagonists in Daredevil: Born Again and the upcoming Spider-Man film.

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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 until the conclusion of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 to see how the story sets up the Defenders' return in season 3, expected to premiere in 2024.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated reunion of Marvel's Defenders in Daredevil: Born Again signals a major crossover event that will thrill fans and likely play a crucial role in the fight against the villainous Hand organization.