Marvel Studios Announces Jessica Jones Sequel in 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2

Krysten Ritter will reprise her role as the private investigator in the upcoming MCU series.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:37am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass and glittering shards, conceptually representing the fractured and damaged nature of the Jessica Jones character.The return of Jessica Jones to the Marvel Cinematic Universe promises to explore the character's lingering trauma and her role in the resistance against Wilson Fisk's martial law.NYC Today

After a seven-year hiatus, Jessica Jones will finally get a proper sequel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The character, played by Krysten Ritter, will appear in the upcoming second season of 'Daredevil: Born Again' on Disney+, marking her first MCU appearance since the cancellation of her Netflix series in 2019.

Why it matters

The return of Jessica Jones is a significant development for Marvel fans, as it continues the legacy of the Defenders Saga that was established on Netflix. This crossover with Daredevil also presents an opportunity to explore how Jessica's past struggles and trauma have impacted her, and how she will work alongside Matt Murdock to resist Wilson Fisk's declaration of martial law over New York City.

The details

In 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2, Jessica Jones will reunite with her former Defenders teammate, Luke Cage, as well as face the lingering effects of her battles with Kilgrave, her mother, and her adoptive sister Trish Walker. The season will also delve into Jessica's decision to stay in New York and continue her work as a private investigator, despite initially considering leaving the city.

  • Jessica Jones' last appearance in the MCU was in the third season of her Netflix series, which aired in 2019.
  • Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, featuring the return of Jessica Jones, is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2026 as part of the MCU's Phase 6.

The players

Jessica Jones

A private investigator with superhuman strength and the ability to fly, who previously starred in her own Netflix series and was a member of the Defenders.

Krysten Ritter

The actress who portrays Jessica Jones and is reprising the role for her first MCU appearance in seven years.

Daredevil: Born Again

The upcoming Disney+ series that will serve as the first proper sequel to the Jessica Jones Netflix series, bringing the character back into the larger MCU narrative.

Luke Cage

Jessica Jones' former Defenders teammate, played by Mike Colter, who will also appear in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

Kilgrave

The main antagonist from the Jessica Jones Netflix series, played by David Tennant, whose lingering impact on the character will be explored.

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What’s next

Fans will be eager to see how Jessica Jones' story continues in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and how her reunion with Daredevil and other Defenders characters will unfold. The series is expected to provide insight into Jessica's journey since the end of her Netflix show, as well as set the stage for her future involvement in the larger MCU.

The takeaway

The return of Jessica Jones to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a significant development that will allow the character to continue her story and further explore the lasting impact of her past trauma and struggles. This crossover with Daredevil also presents an opportunity to deepen the connections between the Defenders characters and integrate them more fully into the broader MCU narrative.