Viewers may want to rewatch these ten previous Daredevil: Born Again series. Daredevil: Born Again is one of the MCU's most highly-anticipated projects, as Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio will be seen back in action as archenemies Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil, and Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. Kingpin, respectively. The pair first appeared in Netflix's Defenders Saga, which was confirmed to be canon to the MCU in early 2024.

The fact that Daredevil: Born Again, which is scheduled to premiere on March 4 on Disney+, is continuing the Defenders Saga's narrative directly is very exciting for the MCU. However, Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio have also made themselves known in several other projects in the mainstream MCU timeline, which means viewers might want to look back at ten previous projects before Daredevil: Born Again's release. While this isn't essential, rewatching these MCU projects will help audiences better understand Daredevil: Born Again.

10 Daredevil Season 1 - 3

Daredevil Released On Netflix Between 2015 & 2018

Perhaps the most crucial project that should be rewatched before Daredevil: Born Again hits Disney+ in March is Marvel Television's original Daredevil series. Daredevil season 1 premiered in 2015, marking the beginning of Netflix's Defenders Saga, and since Daredevil: Born Again will feature storylines and characters first established in the three-season-long series, Daredevil is required viewing for the new MCU series. Daredevil introduced audiences not only to Charlie Cox's Man Without Fear, but also the gritty and grounded street-level New York that had seldom been seen in the MCU before then.

Over the duration of Daredevil's three seasons, characters such as Wilson Fisk, Vanessa Marianna, Karen Page, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, Frank Castle's Punisher and Benjamin Poindexter's Bullseye were introduced, all of whom are returning in the cast of Daredevil: Born Again. It's also possible that Daredevil mainstays, including Stick, Elektra and Claire Temple could also return in Born Again. Matt Murdock went through some transformative experiences in the original Daredevil series, and audiences need to see this journey to understand his new narrative in Born Again.

9 Jessica Jones Season 1 - 3

Jessica Jones Released On Netflix Between 2015 & 2019

While Charlie Cox never appeared as Matt Murdock in Jessica Jones, the Krysten Ritter-led series expanded the Defenders Saga and leads directly into the events of 2017's The Defenders, which means it can provide some important context for Daredevil's MCU storyline. Ritter's Jessica Jones is a superpowered private investigator in New York who took on the likes of Kilgrave, Nuke, her corrupted mother Alisa Jones, and serial killer Gregory Sallinger over the course of her three seasons, fleshing out the Defenders Saga and, now, the MCU itself, brilliantly.

Jessica Jones season 3 was the final Defenders Saga installment that released on Netflix before the franchise's cancelation, hitting screens in June 2019.

Another reason that Jessica Jones could be an important project to watch before Daredevil: Born Again is that Krysten Ritter has been heavily speculated to be reprising the grounded role in the series. There has been talk of a more comic-accurate version of Jessica Jones debuting in Born Again, perhaps ed by Krysten Ritter's recent purple-haired makeover. It would be great to see Ritter return as Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again, and this possibility means Jessica Jones may need to be watched beforehand.

8 Luke Cage Season 1 - 2

Luke Cage Released On Netflix Between 2016 & 2018

Similarly, Charlie Cox's Devil of Hell's Kitchen was absent from the Harlem-set Luke Cage series, but Mike Colter's Power Man was a huge part of The Defenders, and his solo series shone a brighter light on the criminal underworld of New York City. Luke Cage is a central character in Marvel Comics, a key member and leader of the Avengers, and he even usurps Kingpin as Mayor of New York, so his return to the MCU is all but inevitable. This could take place in Daredevil: Born Again, so audiences will need to understand where Luke Cage is right now.

Luke Cage season 2 ended in a strange place, as Cage himself was teased to become a new crime boss in Harlem, having inherited the Harlem's Paradise club from Mariah Dillard and putting the warring gangs of New York under his superpowered thumb. Last seen briefly in Jessica Jones season 3, Luke Cage continued down his dark path, and it would be great for this story to continue in Born Again. The first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again even included a Harlem's Paradise easter egg, which many who haven't watched Luke Cage wouldn't have caught.

7 Iron Fist Season 1 - 2

Iron Fist Released On Netflix Between 2017 & 2018

Danny Rand's Iron Fist is perhaps the most disconnected hero from the other Defenders, though he did forces with Luke Cage in the latter's second season. Nevertheless, there's every possibility that Finn Jones could return as Iron Fist in Daredevil: Born Again, particularly after the MCU's recent Iron Fist teases, so Netflix's Iron Fist should be caught up on before Born Again's release. Iron Fist was the lowest-rated Defenders Saga series, but contained a huge amount of set-up for the Hand, an ancient organization of villains who could still reappear in the MCU.

Following the dramatic ending of The Defenders, Danny Rand also took on Matt Murdock's role as the protector of the streets of New York. It would be great to see Daredevil and the Iron Fist reunite in Born Again, perhaps even teaming up against the likes of Muse, Kingpin and more. Since several other Iron Fists have now been teased in the MCU, it's high time Finn Jones returns. Despite its lack of popularity, Iron Fist was crucial to the development of the Defenders Saga, so should be caught up on before Daredevil: Born Again.

6 The Defenders

The Defenders Released On Netflix In 2017

Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist's events all lead directly into a miniseries crossover event, The Defenders. This acted as The Avengers of Marvel Television's street-level stories, with the four titular heroes becoming the Defenders to battle the Hand's long-lived leaders and save New York City from annihilation. This marked Matt Murdock's first time teaming up with other superheroes in the MCU, whether they like to be called that or not, so this major event will surely be referenced in Daredevil: Born Again.

Comprising only eight episodes, The Defenders wouldn't be a very grueling watch in the lead-up to Daredevil: Born Again. If audiences are reluctant to go back over the entire Defenders Saga, the Daredevil series and The Defenders are the most recommended projects to rewatch. The Defenders ends with Daredevil seemingly sacrificing himself as Midland Circle collapses on top of him, but he returns hardened and tougher in Daredevil season 3. It's possible the entire Defenders team could appear in Daredevil: Born Again, which could firmly cement them as a key part of the MCU.

5 The Punisher Season 1 - 2

The Punisher Released On Netflix Between 2017 & 2019

Jon Bernthal was lucky in the Defenders Saga, as he was the only actor introduced in one of the main four series' to receive his own spinoff show, and The Punisher even became more popular than other shows produced by Marvel Television. The brutality and violence of The Punisher attracted a mature audience, so rewatching this series could prepare viewers for the TV-MA rating of Daredevil: Born Again. Beyond that, Bernthal is actually set to return as Frank Castle's Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again, so catching up with his previous MCU story is important.

The Punisher saw Frank Castle learn the truth about his family's murder, help Micro return to his family (Ebon Moss-Bachrach has been recast as the MCU's Ben Grimm in The Fantastic Four: First Steps), uncover secrets about his former military unit and protect the young Amy Bendix in season 2. Frank Castle and Matt Murdock formed a close bond in Daredevil season 2, which introduced the Punisher to the MCU, so it makes sense that this connection will be explored further in Born Again. Frank Castle's history is intense and brutal, but well worth a rewatch.

4 Hawkeye

Hawkeye Premiered In November 2021

While it's important to understand the history of the Defenders Saga when heading into Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel Studios may also make several changes to Daredevil and Kingpin's backstory which means the Defenders Saga shows might not be required viewing. The current timeline of Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk actually began with the release of Hawkeye on Disney+ in November 2021, as this marked Vincent D'Onofrio's official return to the role of Wilson Fisk. In a massive change to Fisk's Defenders Saga backstory, Hawkeye debuted Alaqua Cox's Maya Lopez as his surrogate niece/daughter-figure.

Hawkeye saw Clint Barton take Kate Bishop under his wing to take down the Tracksuit Mafia and Kingpin, who had Kate's mother, Eleanor, in his employ.

Maya Lopez was never mentioned in the Defenders Saga, and, in fact, Kingpin was made to seem like a complete loner aside from his relationship with Vanessa. This is no longer the case, and this change will surely have a huge impact on Wilson Fisk's actions in Daredevil: Born Again. Hawkeye saw Maya Lopez learn that Kingpin had conspired to kill her father, leading to her shooting Fisk in the eye. Even though he survived, this will surely be an important storyline in Born Again, so Hawkeye's six-part series should be rewatched​​​​​​​.

3 Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home Premiered In December 2021

While Hawkeye featured Vincent D'Onofrio's return, Charlie Cox's occurred during 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home. Matt Murdock made a cameo appearance as the lawyer providing legal advice to Peter Parker in the wake of his identity being revealed to the world. While this was only a brief appearance, No Way Home firmly established Matt Murdock as a part of the MCU's New York-based stories, and gave him the opportunity to demonstrate his powers, as he swiftly caught a brick thrown through Peter Parker's apartment window.

Spider-Man and Daredevil have teamed up a number of times in Marvel Comics, and since there is speculation that Marvel Studios is setting up an adaptation of the Devil's Reign storyline, which saw Mayor Wilson Fisk outlaw New York's vigilantes, the pair's connection could be important in the MCU, too. It's unlikely that Tom Holland's Spider-Man will appear in Daredevil: Born Again, and Matt Murdock will have forgotten the wall-crawler thanks to Doctor Strange's No Way Home spell. Even so, it's worth rewatching this brief cameo from Charlie Cox before Daredevil: Born Again​​​​​​​.

2 She-Hulk: Attorney At Law

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Premiered In August 2022

Since his return to the MCU in 2021, Charlie Cox has made three appearances, and the most substantial of these was in 2022's She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. After traveling to Los Angeles to collect his red-and-yellow suit designed by Luke Jacobson, Matt Murdock was hired to represent the costume designer in trial against She-Hulk and Eugene Patilio. Daredevil later fought Patilio's Leapfrog alongside She-Hulk, and found himself caught in a tryst with Jennifer Walters, marking a new live-action love-interest for the MCU's Daredevil.

Daredevil: Born Again showrunner Dario Scardapane has recently suggested that Matt Murdock and Jennifer Walters' one-night stand won't be addressed in the series. While this makes sense, given the fact that She-Hulk is in LA and Daredevil is in New York, rewatching She-Hulk: Attorney at Law could still provide key context for Matt Murdock's current actions in the MCU. This Daredevil and She-Hulk connections does cause a timeline issue that Marvel will need to address, and Daredevil: Born Again is the clear place that this will happen, so She-Hulk: Attorney at Law deserves a rewatch.

1 Echo

Echo Premiered In January 2024

Prior to Daredevil: Born Again, there has only been one mainstream MCU project that has featured both Daredevil and Kingpin, and that is 2024's Echo. The MCU's first Marvel Spotlight series caught up with Maya Lopez after her shooting of Wilson Fisk, her father-figure, in Hawkeye. While catching audiences up, however, it was revealed that Maya Lopez and Daredevil had actually gone toe-to-toe, seemingly in a battle set in 2018. This confirmed that Daredevil and Kingpin both survived Thanos' Infinity War snap, which could prove crucial to Daredevil: Born Again's​​​​​​​ narrative.

Kingpin played a huge role in Echo, as he journeyed to Tamaha, Oklahoma, hoping to win back Maya Lopez's affections. This was futile, and he was instead weakened by his surrogate niece after she realized the full extent of her ancestral powers. This directly culminated in Wilson Fisk making the decision to run for Mayor of New York City, which will be a central storyline unfolding in Daredevil: Born Again. Kingpin's choice to become Mayor will present a huge threat to Daredevil and many more heroes in the MCU, and this decision was made in Echo​​​​​​​.

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