In the mid-2010s, three seasons of *Daredevil* captivated audiences with its gritty portrayal of Hell's Kitchen, earning its place as one of the highest-rated Marvel series ever. The shock came in 2018 when Netflix unexpectedly canceled the show. Despite Charlie Cox's Daredevil making cameo appearances in more recent, lighter MCU projects like *She-Hulk* and *Spider-Man: No Way Home*, the idea of a new solo series seemed unlikely. However, Marvel has brought the hero back to life with *Daredevil: Born Again*, promising even more intense action and drama, even on the more family-friendly Disney+ platform.
If you're eager to dive into *Daredevil: Born Again* or want to know the full episode release schedule, here's everything you need to know.
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Daredevil returns exclusively on Disney+. Catch all the action at Disney+. While Charlie Cox’s portrayal of Daredevil began on Netflix, the masked vigilante is making a comeback on Disney+. The original Daredevil series started airing in 2015, and now, with Disney+ launching in 2020, you can watch both the original series and the new episodes of Daredevil: Born Again on this platform.
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Daredevil: Born Again Release Schedule With Episode Titles
Daredevil: Born Again premieres on March 4, 2025, with the first two episodes dropping at 9pm EST/6pm PST. Subsequent episodes will follow weekly on Tuesdays, except for a special double-episode release around the mid-season mark. The season will consist of nine episodes in total, with episode lengths ranging from 39 minutes to over an hour.
Here's the full episode release schedule:
Episode 1: "Heaven's Half Hour" - March 4, 2025
Episode 2: "With Interest" - March 4, 2025
Episode 3: "The Hollow of His Hand" - March 11, 2025
Episode 4: "Straight to Hell" - March 18, 2025
Episode 5: "Sic Semper Sysema" - March 25, 2025
Episode 6: "Isle of Joy" - March 25, 2025
Episode 7: "Excessive Force" - April 1, 2025
Episode 8: "Art for Art's Sake" - April 8, 2025
Episode 9: "Optics" - April 15, 2025
What Is Daredevil: Born Again About?
Daredevil: Born Again is a sequel to the 2015 Daredevil series, with many characters and plot points carrying over. While its exact place in the MCU timeline remains unclear, Charlie Cox's Daredevil has since appeared in The Defenders, She-Hulk, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. The primary antagonist, Wilson Fisk, also featured in the Disney+ series Echo.
IGN recently explored Frank Miller's original Born Again comic arc, which inspired the show's title, though the series won't be a direct adaptation. Here's Marvel's official synopsis:
Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, fights for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) pursues his political ambitions in New York. As their past identities resurface, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.
Will There Be a Season 2?
Initially planned as a 19-episode season, Daredevil: Born Again has been split into two parts due to streaming trends. The first season comprises nine episodes, with the second season, featuring the remaining nine, set to follow. There’s no confirmed release date yet for the second season on Disney+.
What About the Rest of 'The Defenders'?
Daredevil was part of The Defenders, which also included Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. With Daredevil's return, there's potential for other members of The Defenders to make a comeback. Marvel's head of streaming, television, and animation has mentioned that they are "exploring" this possibility in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Cast
*Daredevil: Born Again* was created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, and Chris Ord. Dario Scardapane serves as the showrunner, with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as lead directors. The series stars a mix of returning and new cast members:Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil
Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn
Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
Elden Henson as Franklin "Foggy" Nelson
Wilson Bethel as Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter/Bullseye
Zabryna Guevara as Sheila Rivera
Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blake
Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Marianna-Fisk
Arty Froushan as Buck Cashman
Clark Johnson as Cherry
Nikki M. James as Kirsten McDuffie
Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher
Several cast members, including Matthew Lillard, have been confirmed for Season 2.