History of Daredevil: Born Again in Timeline
Daredevil: Born Again is a Disney+ MCU television series created by Dario Scardapane and Matt Corman & Chris Ord, reviving and continuing the previous Daredevil Netflix series. Produced by Marvel Studios, the show exists within the MCU continuity. Scardapane is the showrunner, with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as lead directors. The series centers around the Marvel Comics character Daredevil.
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1986: "Born Again" Comic Inspiration
Charlie Cox was hopeful that a new series could have a more faithful adaptation of the 1986 comic book storyline "Born Again" by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.
April 2015: Daredevil Series Premieres on Netflix
In April 2015, the television series Daredevil premiered on Netflix.
2015: Past Events of Daredevil
Daredevil: Born Again begins several years after the events of Daredevil (2015-2018).
2015: Daredevil Series Premiere
In 2015, the Daredevil series, produced by Marvel Television, premiered on Netflix.
2016: Luke Cage reference
Clark Johnson, who directed episodes of Daredevil: Born Again in May 2023, previously directed on the Marvel Netflix series Luke Cage (2016-2018).
2017: The Punisher spin-off Series
Dario Scardapane, a writer on Netflix's Daredevil spin-off series The Punisher (2017–2019), was hired to serve as showrunner for Born Again in October 2023.
November 2018: Daredevil Canceled by Netflix
In November 2018, Netflix canceled the Daredevil series after three seasons.
2018: Luke Cage reference
Clark Johnson, who directed episodes of Daredevil: Born Again in May 2023, previously directed on the Marvel Netflix series Luke Cage (2016-2018).
2018: Past Events of Daredevil
Daredevil: Born Again begins several years after the events of Daredevil (2015-2018).
2018: Daredevil Canceled
In 2018, Daredevil was canceled, after which Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio reprised their roles for Marvel Studios starting in 2021.
2019: The Punisher spin-off Series
Dario Scardapane, a writer on Netflix's Daredevil spin-off series The Punisher (2017–2019), was hired to serve as showrunner for Born Again in October 2023.
June 2020: Feige Contacts Cox
In June 2020, Kevin Feige contacted Charlie Cox about reprising his role as Matt Murdock in the MCU.
December 2021: Cox's Return Announced
In December 2021, it was announced that Charlie Cox was returning for future Marvel Studios projects.
2021: Cox and D'Onofrio Reprise Roles
Starting in 2021, Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio reprised their roles for Marvel Studios after the cancellation of Daredevil.
January 2022: New Daredevil Series in Development
In January 2022, Marvel Studios decided to make a new Daredevil-led series following the appearances of Charlie Cox in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Vincent D'Onofrio in Hawkeye.
March 2022: Daredevil Moves to Disney+
In March 2022, Daredevil was moved from Netflix to Disney+ after Netflix's license for the series ended and Disney regained the rights.
July 2022: Daredevil: Born Again Announced
In July 2022, Daredevil: Born Again was announced with a planned 18-episode first season.
2022: Moon Knight
Filmmaking duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, hired in October 2023, previously worked on the Marvel Studios series Moon Knight (2022) and the second season of Loki (2023).
2022: Series Confirmed and Announced
Throughout 2022, a Daredevil reboot series was reported to be in development, confirmed for Disney+, and officially announced as Daredevil: Born Again with 18 episodes at San Diego Comic-Con.
March 2023: Michael Cuesta Hired
In March 2023, Michael Cuesta joined the Daredevil: Born Again project to direct the first two episodes.
September 2023: Series Overhaul
In late September 2023, Marvel Studios decided to overhaul the Daredevil: Born Again series and released Matt Corman and Chris Ord.
September 2023: Overhaul of the Series
In late September 2023, Marvel Studios decided to overhaul the Daredevil: Born Again series with a new creative direction, leading to Corman and Ord being let go as head writers.
October 2023: Scardapane Hired as Showrunner
In October 2023, Dario Scardapane was hired as showrunner for Born Again after Marvel changed its approach to television production.
November 2023: Benson and Moorhead Reviewing Footage
In November 2023, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, hired to direct the remaining episodes, said they were reviewing the existing footage and prior Daredevil content.
May 2024: Cox confirms nine episodes filmed
In May 2024, Cox confirmed that nine episodes of Daredevil: Born Again had been filmed, which Feige stated was the first season of the show.
July 2024: Newton Brothers to Compose Music for Daredevil: Born Again
In July 2024, the Newton Brothers were announced as the composers for Daredevil: Born Again, having previously worked on X-Men '97. They expressed admiration for the original Daredevil theme and incorporated it into their score.
August 2024: Directors Re-Confirmed for Daredevil: Born Again
In August 2024, Cuesta, Nachmanoff, and Boyd were re-confirmed as credited directors for Daredevil: Born Again. Some of their episodes underwent changes, while others remained intact.
August 2024: Second Season Planned; First Season Split
In August 2024, Feige announced plans for a second season of Daredevil: Born Again. The original plan for an 18-episode season was revised, splitting it into two nine-episode seasons.
February 2025: Creative Team Returns for Second Season
In February 2025, Scardapane, Benson, and Moorhead were confirmed to return for the second season of Daredevil: Born Again, with Scardapane noting a more efficient production process. He also said that the second season would be just eight episodes.
February 2025: Frank Castle/Punisher Reprising Role in Television Special
In February 2025, it was revealed that Bernthal would reprise his role as Frank Castle / Punisher in an untitled television special, part of the Marvel Studios Special Presentations banner. Reinaldo Marcus Green was set to direct the special and co-write it with Bernthal.
March 4, 2025: Daredevil: Born Again Premieres
On March 4, 2025, Daredevil: Born Again premiered on Disney+ with its first two episodes, receiving positive reviews from critics.
May 2025: Jessica Jones Confirmed for Season Two
In May 2025, Jessica Jones, a member of the Defenders, was confirmed to be appearing in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again. Also that month, Winderbaum said the strong audience response to the first season gave Marvel Studios the confidence to make the series "annually into the future".
March 2026: Second Season Premiere
In March 2026, the second season of Daredevil: Born Again is set to premiere, consisting of eight episodes. An untitled Punisher television special is also set to premiere in 2026.
March 2026: Daredevil: Born Again Season Two Premiere
The second season of Daredevil: Born Again is set to premiere in March 2026, and will consist of eight episodes. It will be part of Phase Six of the MCU.
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