The battle for New York’s soul is about to get much darker. Daredevil: Born Again showrunner Dario Scardapane has officially confirmed that the upcoming second season will begin with a significant time jump, picking up six months after the jaw-dropping events of Season 1. Fans eager to see how Matt Murdock copes with Wilson Fisk’s complete takeover of the city now have a clearer picture of what to expect when the series returns to Disney+ on March 24, 2026.
The confirmation comes from a recent interview with SFX Magazine, where Scardapane detailed the state of New York when the story resumes. The six-month gap means viewers will return to a city that has been slowly suffocating under Mayor Fisk’s authoritarian grip, with the former kingpin now operating as a legitimate—and terrifyingly effective—political powerhouse .
The Six-Month Gap: A City Transformed by Fear
According to Scardapane, the time jump serves a crucial narrative purpose. It allows the audience to see the full consequences of Fisk’s Season 1 power grab rather than watching the slow, painful decline in real-time. When Season 2 begins, Fisk’s administration isn’t just settling in—it has completely taken hold.
“Fisk has won, the city is gradually being put under his boot and we pick up all of our major players around six months later,” Scardapane explained in the SFX interview. “The Fisk administration at this point has really taken hold. At the same time, there’s a bubbling up of an underground” .
The showrunner painted a vivid picture of what those six months have done to Hell’s Kitchen and the rest of New York. “New York is being transformed. Some people might call that a rebirth, some might call it decay. And the characters are being transformed by dint of huge political machinations” .
This transformation means Matt Murdock returns to a city where the rules have completely changed. The anti-vigilance task force that Fisk promised is now fully operational, hunting people like Daredevil with resources and authority they never had before. The underground resistance that Scardapane mentions suggests that not everyone is willing to accept Fisk’s new order quietly .
What Happened in Season 1: Setting the Stage for Chaos
For those needing a quick refresher, Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 ended with Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk achieving something he never could as a simple crime lord—legitimate power. After consolidating his political position, Fisk declared martial law and launched an all-out war against vigilantes. The finale showed a city on the brink, with Fisk using every tool at his disposal to crush anyone who might oppose him .
Matt Murdock, played by Charlie Cox, found himself in a completely new reality. The lawyer who once fought Fisk in the courtroom and the streets now faced an enemy who controlled both. With Foggy Nelson’s death still fresh and Karen Page working alongside him, Matt vowed to take back his city—even without the Defenders by his side .
Jessica Jones Returns: Seven Years of Changes
One of the most exciting developments for Season 2 is the return of Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones. The wisecracking, bourbon-loving private investigator hasn’t been seen since her own series ended in 2019, and the time jump within the Marvel Cinematic Universe is even more substantial than the six-month gap between seasons.
Marvel’s head of television, streaming, and animation, Brad Winderbaum, recently teased what fans can expect from Jessica’s comeback. Speaking on The Official Marvel Podcast, he emphasized that the character has been through significant changes since we last saw her .
“It was so exciting when she walked on set for the first time in the leather jacket and the boots, and you’re like, ‘There she is,’” Winderbaum said. “What’s really fun, and I’m not going to spoil anything, but what’s really fun about that character is the time jump from the last time we saw her. It’s been a while. So, we’re reestablishing this character and catching the audience up to what the hell she’s been up to. And that is filled with a lot of very cool surprises” .
Scardapane expanded on this idea in his SFX interview, noting that the creative team deliberately leaned into the passage of time. “One of the things we’ve leaned into is that time has passed between the end of the Netflix show and the beginning of ours,” he explained. “We’re acknowledging that. These characters have matured; they’ve gone through life. And Jessica Jones, bourbon-swilling smartass—what’s it like for her to mature seven years?” .
The showrunner also revealed his personal investment in bringing Jessica back. “What Melissa Rosenberg did with Season 1 of Jessica Jones is some of the finest superhero television work ever. When I first came talked to Marvel I was like, ‘We’ve got to bring Jessica Jones back!’ I don’t feel that her story ended. If you read the comic books, you’ll know that there’s a next chapter of her life that I thought was super interesting” .
Comic book fans have their own theories about what that “next chapter” might mean. In the source material, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage have a child together. With Mike Colter repeatedly hinting at his own return as Power Man, some believe we might see Jessica as a mother now—a major change that would give her personal stakes in the fight against Fisk beyond just helping an old friend .
The Trailer Teases: Matt Murdock Missing?
The official teaser trailer for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, released in January 2026, gave viewers their first look at what the time jump means for the characters. One striking detail is a poster suggesting that Matt Murdock has been missing for some time. When Jessica finally locates the injured Daredevil, she delivers a classic Jessica Jones line: “I hope you can walk, because I’m not carrying you” .
The trailer also hints at the formation of an anti-Fisk alliance. Matt is shown assembling a network of allies determined to challenge the mayor’s iron grip on the city, with Jessica playing a key role in this effort. The two former Defenders teammates take on Fisk’s forces together, bringing back some of the dynamic they shared in the 2017 crossover series .
Familiar Faces and New Additions
Beyond Jessica Jones, several other familiar characters are returning for Season 2. Deborah Ann Woll is back as Karen Page, and the trailer suggests she and Matt may have rekindled their romance. Elden Henson appears as Foggy Nelson, though the context of his scenes suggests they may be flashbacks—a painful reminder of what Matt has lost .
Wilson Bethel returns as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, aka Bullseye. One particularly unsettling shot in the trailer shows a smiling Bullseye casually enjoying a milkshake, suggesting the character remains as unpredictable and dangerous as ever .
Michael Gandolfini reprises his role as Daniel Blake, Fisk’s protege, while Arty Froushan returns as Buck Cashman, the mayor’s right-hand man. The trailer shows these characters dealing with the messy consequences of Fisk’s crackdown, including disposing of bodies .
Matthew Lillard joins the cast as a mysterious new character named Mr. Charles. Details about his role remain under wraps, leaving fans to speculate whether he’ll be friend or foe to Matt and Jessica .
One Major Absence: Jon Bernthal’s Punisher
While many beloved characters are returning, one notable absence stands out. Jon Bernthal will not appear as Frank Castle in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. The Punisher, who had a memorable reunion with Matt in Season 1, is sitting this fight out .
However, this doesn’t mean we’ve seen the last of Bernthal in the Marvel universe. Reports indicate that Frank Castle will headline his own spinoff series, with Bernthal also expected to appear in the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. A Marvel Special Presentation featuring the Punisher is also in development, with Bernthal co-writing the script with director Reinaldo Marcus Green .
Production Status and Future Seasons
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is currently in production, with Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson directing the first episode. The season continues the conflict between Murdock and Fisk, with the mayor now operating from an unassailable position of authority following his political ascent .
Marvel has already greenlit a third season, which is expected to begin filming later in 2026. This long-term commitment suggests the creative team has big plans for the Man Without Fear and his place in the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe .
Release Information for Global Audiences
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 premieres on March 24, 2026, on Disney+.
- United States: Available on Disney+ at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
- United Kingdom: Available on Disney+ on March 25, 2026, at 2 a.m. BST
- Canada: Available on Disney+ on March 24, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET
- Australia: Available on Disney+ on March 25, 2026, at 12 p.m. AEDT
- India: Available on JioHotstar on March 25, 2026
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What This Means for Matt Murdock
The six-month time jump puts Matt Murdock in his most vulnerable position yet. Fisk has won. The city is his. And Matt must find a way to fight back from the shadows while rebuilding his life and his alliances.
Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s Head of Television, Streaming & Animation, recently described Matt’s situation heading into Season 2. He’s “in a completely different reality now,” finding himself “fighting the power in a massive way.” For Fisk, the challenge will be “the trappings of power and how hard it is to hold on to that power once you have it. When power is your only motivation” .
Matt’s biggest challenge? Getting everyone on the same page. “You know, it’s one thing for like a bunch of people to point in Kingpin’s direction and say that guy’s bad, but it’s another thing to get everybody on the same page,” Winderbaum explained. “It’s really fun to watch him try to do that. But he’s got a great partner in Karen Page. So, I’m very excited for people to see that, too” .
With Jessica Jones now in the mix and Bullseye lurking somewhere in the shadows, the stage is set for an explosive confrontation. The six-month time jump hasn’t given anyone peace—it has given Fisk time to entrench his power and given his enemies time to plan. When Daredevil: Born Again returns in March, the war for New York’s soul will finally begin in earnest.
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