Daredevil Showrunner Has A Good Reason Spider-Man & Doctor Strange Aren’t In Born Again

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The creators of the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series on Disney+ have a clear vision for how it will connect to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it’s likely to upset some viewers. The first season of the show surprisingly included characters from different corners of the MCU, like the Swordsman and Ms. Marvel’s dad. This time around, Daredevil, played by Charlie Cox, will probably need help from other heroes to defeat Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) and his forces. Luckily, he’ll get that help, including the return of Jessica Jones, played by Krysten Ritter.

Dario Scardapane, the showrunner for the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again, recently explained to SFX Magazine how the show might tie into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. While fans are hoping to see New York-based heroes like Spider-Man (played by Tom Holland) team up with Charlie Cox’s Daredevil in future seasons, Scardapane revealed why that likely won’t happen.

Scardapane expressed enthusiasm for the possibility of Born Again becoming connected to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, explaining that he’s a fan of the source material. However, he indicated that any such plans are on hold, describing the situation as a complex but enjoyable challenge.

The showrunner for the Disney+ series explained that the connections to the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe are handled by having characters from Born Again appear in other shows and movies, rather than bringing in bigger heroes or villains into the more grounded story.

We’re aware the Marvel Cinematic Universe is vast, and this series connects to it. Characters like Daredevil have already appeared in other Marvel shows, and we’ll see even more characters from this series show up in future movies and projects, all contributing to the bigger MCU storyline.

Scardapane explained why it’s unusual to see characters from Born Again interact with bigger-name MCU heroes like Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the New Avengers. He described it as a geographical divide within New York City, stating, “They operate in Manhattan’s wealthier areas, while we focus on the more gritty, downtown locations.”

We often joke about being different from others, saying they’re ‘uptown’ and we’re ‘downtown.’ We’ve really carved out a niche for ourselves in the Hell’s Kitchen area of New York City.

While many fans think Spider-Man would be a perfect fit for the Disney+ series Daredevil, complications with the rights to the character have always prevented that. Luckily, fans won’t have to wait much longer – Spider-Man and Daredevil are finally teaming up on Disney+ this year!

The creator of Born Again mentioned that his team of heroes sometimes briefly ventures outside of their main story, but their Disney+ series will still focus on a more contained narrative.

I often imagine these characters stepping out into the real world for short breaks, but the story we’re telling focuses on the small details.

Viewers have enjoyed seeing characters pop up in different Marvel shows and movies lately. For example, Charlie Cox appeared as Daredevil in She-Hulk, Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin caused trouble in Hawkeye, and Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as the Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

It seems Scardapane’s plan involves Hell’s Kitchen characters, like Daredevil, appearing in other Marvel projects, but without any Avengers coming to their aid in the Born Again series. It’s a one-way connection, with heroes moving between stories without reciprocal support.

Daredevil: Born Again’s MCU Crossover May Be Rather One-Sided

Marvel Studios appears determined to keep the new Daredevil: Born Again series separate from the main Marvel Cinematic Universe, likely to preserve its dark, realistic feel. However, it won’t be entirely isolated, as Born Again is expected to have consequences for the Spider-Man: Brand New Day storyline.

The story of Born Again will likely stay focused on its own characters and events, even if other Marvel shows mention it. Since the Avengers are so powerful, they could easily solve Daredevil’s issues, so it’s fitting that he primarily gets help from other heroes who operate on a similar, more grounded level, like Jessica Jones.

The upcoming season of the Disney+ series Born Again will have to navigate a tricky situation, airing between two major Avengers movies. According to creator Dario Scarapane, the Daredevil reboot will probably avoid the large, universe-spanning events happening elsewhere and focus on a more detailed, personal story. However, that doesn’t rule out the possibility of Matt Murdock or Frank Castle briefly appearing in the Secret Wars storyline.

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2026-02-23 20:05