Daredevil Meets Ms. Marvel’s Dad: Unexpected MCU Crossover Revealed

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The Netflix series “Daredevil: Born Again” has solidified its role as a crucial element in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, despite its emphasis on the grittier, street-level aspects. The show largely revolves around Matt Murdock’s (Charlie Cox) post-retirement life as Daredevil and Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) rise to New York City mayor, but it doesn’t shy away from referencing the broader Marvel universe. For instance, it confirms that Spider-Man is still patrolling his neighborhood following “No Way Home” and hints at public recognition of Skrulls after “Secret Invasion”. In essence, “Born Again” subtly underscores that the Hell’s Kitchen setting shares a world with cosmic threats and multiversal events. The fifth episode of “Daredevil: Born Again” strengthens these connections by directly tying into one of Marvel’s latest heroes, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani).

WARNING: Spoilers below for Daredevil: Born Again Episode 5

In Episode 5 of “Daredevil: Born Again”, Matt Murdock seeks a bank loan to expand his struggling law practice at New York Mutual Bank, but instead of meeting Mr. Aldrich as expected, he encounters assistant bank manager Yusuf Khan, the father of Marvel’s superhero character, Kamala Khan. A Ms. Marvel Funko Pop figure on Yusuf’s desk hints at his connection to the superhero world. They chat about how Ms. Marvel protects Jersey City, and Yusuf mentions that his daughter Kamala is away visiting a friend in California, which explains her absence when things take a turn for the worse. Although Matt passionately presents the significance of Murdock & McDuffie to the community and they have a generally amicable conversation, Yusuf unfortunately tells him that the firm’s financial situation is too precarious for loan approval.

Immediately following Matt’s departure from the bank, a group of masked bandits, armed to the teeth, burst into New York Mutual and seized everyone inside as hostages. From the outside, Matt picks up on the ruckus and decides to re-enter the scene to offer assistance. Employing his unique powers without disclosing his Daredevil persona, Matt collaborates with Yusuf in a valiant effort to safeguard the hostages and divert the robbers’ attention, buying time for law enforcement to intervene. In unison, they effectively foil the heist, demonstrating that Yusuf shares the same noble spirit as his daughter, who is also a hero.

Daredevil: Born Again Has Matt Murdock Meeting Kamala Khan (Off-Screen)

Once the robbery incident is settled, Yusuf and Matt rekindle their connection to talk about the events. Moved by Matt’s bravery during the emergency and empathetic towards his financial hardships, Yusuf extends an invitation to Matt for a family dinner at his residence in Jersey City. Despite not being able to grant a loan to Murdock & McDuffie outright, Yusuf offers to share his banking knowledge to help strengthen Matt’s law firm financially. Matt gratefully accepts the offer, fostering a connection with the Khan family and paving the way for Daredevil and Ms. Marvel to collaborate closely in future adventures.

In Daredevil: Born Again, it’s hinted that Matt Murdock and Kamala Khan have come across each other in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since Matt has heightened senses, he might notice something peculiar about Kamala, such as the unique energy signature of her cosmic bangle. This subtle crossover sets the stage for future encounters between these characters. Although fans may be disappointed that they didn’t see their initial meeting on-screen, it’s intriguing to observe how Marvel Studios is evolving its narrative structure by weaving organic connections between characters. Instead of relying on sensational cameos or post-credit scenes, Marvel Studios is creating a more credible shared universe where relationships unfold gradually before the heroes team up against imminent threats.

New episodes of Daredevil: Born Again premiere on Disney+ every Tuesday.

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2025-03-27 22:42