According to ComicBook, Daredevil: Born Again successfully bridged the gap between the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s main timeline and the darker, grittier world of the Netflix-era series, reintroducing several key characters that fans were eager to see. Matt Murdock, portrayed by Charlie Cox (Treason, Boardwalk Empire), Wilson Fisk, played by Vincent D’Onofrio (Echo, Law & Order: Criminal Intent), and Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, portrayed by Wilson Bethel (Hart of Dixie, All Rise), all returned to continue their complex rivalries. The inclusion of these returning characters played a major role in the series’ early achievements, prompting a renewal for a third season that will follow the planned conclusion of the season two storyline centered on Mayor Fisk.

As stated by ComicBook, during the Nerdtroplis convention Bethel confirmed his return for season three. “As some of you might know, we’ve already got picked up for another new season that we will start doing next year. We’ll have more Bullseye on the way and Kingpin and all the rest.” He further indicated that Dex will have an expanded role in season two prior to his full return, adding, “There are whole new avenues of Dex’s interesting, messed-up psyche that we get to explore… I think the coolest Bullseye fight sequence that we have yet to see in the show is part of Season 2.”

As Reported to ComicBook, recent set photos suggest Daredevil and Bullseye may even fight alongside one another in season two, hinting at a temporary alliance between the two rivals as they confront a shared threat. With the confirmed return of Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones, Love and Death) and potential appearances by other members of the Defenders, the upcoming season is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious crossovers in Marvel Television history. The continuation of the Bullseye–Kingpin conflict into a third season indicates that the show’s narrative scope may be expanding beyond the constraints of a single-season arc.

As stated by ComicBook, the first season of Daredevil: Born Again meticulously set the stage for Wilson Fisk’s rise as mayor of New York City, creating a clear expectation that Season 2 would focus on Daredevil’s efforts to dismantle Fisk’s corrupt administration. Bethel’s confirmation of both Bullseye and Kingpin returning for Season 3 complicates that trajectory, suggesting that the story could evolve into a multi-season arc and potentially alter the pacing and structure that had been established in earlier episodes. The first season, while well-received, experienced a major creative overhaul during production, making careful narrative planning for subsequent seasons even more critical.

Per ComicBook, it remains possible that season two will conclude the Mayor Fisk plotline while still positioning Bullseye and Kingpin as central figures for the third season. This strategy could give the series an opportunity to bring in other villains from Daredevil’s extensive rogues’ gallery while keeping major antagonists involved. By spreading the story over multiple seasons, the show can explore new plotlines, expand character development, and sustain the tension between Matt Murdock and his foes without overusing the same villains.

According to ComicBook, the third season is set to delve deeper into the relationships between Daredevil, Bullseye, Kingpin, and the wider Marvel universe, introducing new conflicts and alliances that could raise the stakes for the series. Viewers can anticipate a continuation of the psychological tension, street-level action, and complex character development that has defined the show.

Daredevil: Born Again is expected to return to Disney+ with its second season in 2026, with the third season following shortly thereafter.