Summary
Today is a special date for Charlie Cox’sDaredevil, and this milestone could lead to the hero’s rumoredMarvel Cinematic Universemovie return. Cox ledthree seasons of Netflix’sDaredevil, quickly cementing his version of Matt Murdock as one of the best live-action heroes in Marvel’s history. WithThe Defenders Saga being confirmed as MCU canon, Cox’sDaredevil: Born Againseries, which premieres on March 2025 with nine episodes in season 1, has been reworked to feature many elements and characters from his original Netflix show.
Daredevil’s MCU journeyunder Marvel Studios has taken him to theaters and multiple TV series for cameos and supporting roles.2025’sDaredevil: Born Againwill mark the first project Cox will get to lead as Matt Murdock since Netflix canceledDaredevil. With Cox’s Daredevil being one of the MCU’s most popular characters, he should be back for plenty of appearances in future MCU projects, and a Daredevil MCU milestone that is met by real life could connect to his next movie role.
What Every Remaining The Defenders Saga Main Hero Has Said About Returning To The MCU
Charlie Cox is back as Daredevil in the MCU, and other The Defenders Saga heroes could follow him, with Marvel stars having commented on a return.
Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock Returned To The MCU On July 15th In-Universe
Daredevil Appeared In Spider-Man: No Way Home
Before getting to lead Daredevil: Born Again, Cox returned with a cameo role as Matt Murdock in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. Due to Avengers: Endgame having a five-year time jump after the original Thanos was killed, the timeline of the MCU and real life grew apart. Now, real life is finally catching up to some major MCU events. Today, July 29, 2025, was the in-universe day when Matt Murdock appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home as Peter Parker’s lawyer, setting up Cox’s next Marvel appearances.
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How The MCU Is Setting Up The Next Decade Of Daredevil Stories
Spider-Man: No Way Home Could Connect To Daredevil’s Next Movie Role
After returning inSpider-Man: No Way Home,Cox’s Daredevil is set to play a major role in the MCU for years to come.Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige claimed Daredevil and Spider-Man would lead the MCU’s street-level heroesas the faces of that corner of the shared universe. Disney+‘sEchoset up Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin to run for Mayor of New York City inDaredevil: Born Again, with the series set to show how Matt Murdock will react to Wilson Fisk’s new goal.
Cox’s overarching role in the MCU has already started with cameos and supporting roles in multiple projects. His first lead role since returning will likely set up even more stories for Daredevil in the MCU.The Mayor Fisk storyline inDaredevil: Born Againis rumored to lead toSpider-Man 4, with Cox’s Daredevil teaming up with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. In the comics, Mayor Fisk hunted down NYC’s street-level heroes. ASpider-Man 4appearance would connect to Daredevil’sSpider-Man: No Way Homecameo, now possibly having the heroes team up for more time and in costume afterDaredevil’s key MCU milestone.
Daredevil: Born Again
Cast
Daredevil: Born Again follows blind lawyer Matt Murdock, who uses his heightened abilities to pursue justice in New York. As he manages a bustling law firm, former mob boss Wilson Fisk navigates political ambitions, leading both men toward a confrontation as their pasts resurface.
Spider-Man: No Way Home
For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the trials and tribulations of being a superhero. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) asks for help from Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) when his identity becomes a problem for the ones he loves. Unfortunately, when the spell goes wrong, Spider-Man will now have to face off with villains such as Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) and Electro (Jamie Foxx) as Peter finally comes to terms that he can’t run from being Spider-Man. Supported by his close friends and help from an unexpected place (or multiverse), Spider-Man will go toe-to-toe with some of the most legendary foes in his storied history.
