Years after the 2017 debut of Marvel’s The Defenders, the long-awaited reunion is finally happening, with Luke Cage and Iron Fist set to return in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3. At last, the pair are sharing the screen with Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones—an official Defenders reunion fans have been waiting nearly a decade for
Long rumored and now seemingly validated by The Wrap and set photos, Mike Colter and Finn Jones are confirmed to appear in Daredevil: Born Again season three.
With positive reviews from critics, Daredevil: Born Again premiered on Disney+ on March 4, 2025, with its nine-episode first season. Season 2 followed on March 24, 2026, receiving mixed reactions from critics, and is currently airing. With its first three episodes now released, the latest episode ends with a massive fight sequence.
New photos show the #Defenders Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter and Finn Jones reunited as Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist on the set of #DaredevilBornAgain season three.
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) April 4, 2026
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The defenders were the last time we saw these four actors in one frame. This miniseries is based on the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage, who come together as the superhero team that shares their name. Marvel and Netflix’s shared universe of superhero series—crafted by Marvel Television in partnership with ABC Studios, Nine and a Half Fingers, Inc., and Goddard Textiles—wove each character’s story into one larger tapestry.
It’s now intriguing to see how many familiar faces will return for the series, with Jessica Henwick stepping back in as Colleen Wing, Élodie Yung reprising her role as Elektra, and Simone Missick returning as Misty Knight. Their presence not only adds continuity to the storyline but also heightens anticipation among fans eager to witness how these characters will be woven back into the narrative.
