Alright Marvel fans get hyped! Charlie Cox is officially back as Daredevil and it has been a long time coming. We have been waiting since the original Netflix series ended way back in 2018 and now Daredevil: Born Again is finally here. Is it worth the wait? Early buzz says YES . Let's break down everything you need to know about this highly anticipated Disney+ series.
Mark Your Calendars! Daredevil: Born Again Release Date Time and Episode Drop Details You Can't Miss
So when can you actually watch Daredevil: Born Again? Here are the essential details:
- Release Date: Tuesday March 4 2025
- Release Time: 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Disney+
- Premiere: Double episode drop! Episodes 1 & 2 will be available on release date.
That's right we are getting a double dose of Daredevil right from the start. Season 1 will have nine episodes in total and they are going to be dropping weekly after the premiere. Episodes will run for about 39 to 60 minutes each which is similar to the length of episodes in the original Netflix show. And guess what? Season 2 is already planned for next year with eight episodes. It looks like Marvel is committed to bringing us more Daredevil action.
Familiar Faces and New Battles: Cast Plot Details and What to Expect from Daredevil's Revival
One of the best things about Born Again is that so many of the original cast members are back. Charlie Cox is obviously returning as Matt Murdock/Daredevil. Vincent D'Onofrio is back as the terrifying Wilson Fisk/Kingpin. And fan favorites Elden Henson and Deborah Ann Woll are reprising their roles as Foggy Nelson and Karen Page. Even Jon Bernthal's Punisher is rumored to be involved in Season 2!
What about the story? Well Born Again is meant to be a continuation of the Netflix series but also its own thing. We will see Matt Foggy and Karen in a good place at the start but of course things are going to get complicated. Kingpin is now pursuing political power after his actions in Echo. As crime rises in New York City Daredevil and Kingpin's paths are set to collide once again. But there is also a new villain entering the scene making things even more dangerous for Matt.
Expect some serious inner conflict for both Daredevil and Kingpin. Both characters have tried to move on from their past identities. Matt wants to be just a lawyer and not Daredevil anymore. Fisk wants to be seen as Mayor of New York City doing good things. But as the showrunner Dario Scardapane said this tension will become too much and things are going to "unravel and explode". Sounds intense right?
"Gritty" "Brutal" and "Just as Compelling": Early Reactions to Daredevil: Born Again are Hyping Up the Return
Good news for fans who loved the darker tone of the original Netflix Daredevil. Early reactions to Born Again are saying it is keeping that gritty feel. Critics who have seen the first two episodes are praising the show as a true continuation with intense action and a compelling storyline.
Here is a quick list of what critics are saying:
- Brandon Davis Phase Hero: "Daredevil: Born Again comes out SWINGING! It’s a TRUE continuation of the Netflix series… It kicks ass moves quick and takes no prisoners."
- The Nerds of Color: "The first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again are a terrific start to the series affirming Marvel Studios’ commitment to the original series’ tone and feel."
- Daniel Baptista The Movie Podcast: "Daredevil: Born Again is a POWERFUL reintroduction to Marvel’s most complex and scourged character... It sets the stage for the DARKEST and most BRUTAL chapter yet."
- Sean O’Connell Cinema Blend: "Daredevil: Born Again opens with a lengthy devastating sequence that screams ‘This is just as brutal as Netflix’...If you love oners hallway fights blood brutality and the grime of Hell’s Kitchen this delivers!"
- Eammon Jacobs Business Insider: "Daredevil: Born Again is GRITTY RUTHLESS and UNFORGIVINGLY BLOODY!...Pleased to say Daredevil: Born Again is brutally gripping and hurls a symphony of violence at the audience while perfectly capturing Daredevil’s essence as if he never left our screens… A bloody delight."
Critics are highlighting the show's commitment to the original series' feel the intense action sequences and the powerful performances of Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio. Some are even calling it the best MCU series yet and praising the pilot episode as the strongest of any Marvel TV show. If you are a Daredevil fan it sounds like you are in for a treat.
Season 2 Spoilers? Punisher and Bullseye Rumored to Return for More Daredevil Action
Even before season 1 drops there are already rumors swirling about season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again. According to reports both Jon Bernthal as The Punisher and Wilson Bethel as Bullseye are expected to return for the second season. This would be huge for fans of those characters. We already knew Punisher was getting his own Disney+ special presentation in 2026 so his return to the Daredevil world makes sense.
Bullseye's return is more interesting. There have been rumors that Daredevil might take revenge on Bullseye and maybe even kill him. Could it be that Bullseye's return is somehow tied to Daredevil's potential darker turn? We will have to wait and see. Marvel Head of Streaming Brad Winderbaum has said that they are planning for Born Again to become an annual release with season 2 coming next year and hopefully even more seasons after that. It looks like they are really invested in this corner of the MCU.
Get Ready to Dive Back into Hell's Kitchen: Daredevil: Born Again is Almost Here!
So are you excited? Daredevil: Born Again is shaping up to be everything fans have been hoping for. Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio are back the tone is gritty and brutal and the early reactions are incredibly positive. Mark your calendars for March 4th get your Disney+ subscription ready and prepare to return to the dark and dangerous streets of Hell's Kitchen. The Man Without Fear is back and it is going to be an unforgettable ride!