Before Born Again even premiered, Marvel announced a second season. The Devil of Hell's Kitchen is back for the long haul.
Season 2 is currently in development, with a 2026 release window confirmed. Here's everything we know about what comes next for Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, and the rest of Hell's Kitchen.
What Season 1 Set Up
Born Again's finale left multiple threads dangling.
Wilson Fisk's Status: The Mayor of New York faces consequences for his actions. His political career may be over, but Fisk's power doesn't depend on public office.
Matt's Mission: Daredevil's role in Hell's Kitchen is evolving. He's no longer just a vigilante—he's a known entity.
Karen and Foggy: Their relationships with Matt have been tested. Season 2 will explore what comes next.
Frank Castle: The Punisher's appearance sets up potential spin-offs or continued involvement.
The Hand: Hints about the ninja organization suggest they may return.
Expected Plot Threads
Based on Season 1 and comic lore, here's what Season 2 might explore.
Bullseye: The assassin was teased but never fully realized. Season 2 could give him a major role.
Kingpin's Revenge: Fisk doesn't forget. His plans for retribution will be central.
Matt's Identity: How public is Daredevil now? The consequences of exposure could be devastating.
Hell's Kitchen Politics: With Fisk out of office, who fills the power vacuum?
Elektra: Will she return? The character's story feels incomplete.
Legal Drama: Nelson, Murdock, and Page may see more courtroom action.
Cast Returns Confirmed
The core cast is locked in.
- Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
- Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
- Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson
- Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher
- Supporting cast from Season 1
Potential New Additions: Casting announcements expected in 2025. Rumors suggest major Marvel characters may appear.
The Roster: Born Again assembled one of Marvel's strongest casts. Season 2 won't diminish that.
What the Showrunners Said
The creative team has offered hints.
On Season 2's Tone: "We're going darker. Season 1 reestablished the world. Season 2 tears it apart."
On Fisk: "Vincent has ideas we haven't explored yet. Kingpin's not done."
On the MCU: "We're connected but not dependent. Daredevil tells its own story."
On Violence: "If anything, we pushed further. The hallway fight legacy continues."
On Episode Count: Season 2 is expected to have the same episode count as Season 1. No compression.
The Promise: Everything fans loved about Born Again will continue. The show knows what it does well.
Release Timeline
When will Season 2 actually arrive?
Current Status: Pre-production, with writing underway.
Filming: Expected to begin mid-2025.
Release Window: Late 2026 is the current projection.
The Gap: About 18 months between seasons—standard for Marvel Disney+ shows.
Marketing: Expect trailers by mid-2026. Marvel knows how to build anticipation.
In the Meantime: Season 1 rewards rewatching. The details matter.
The Devil of Hell's Kitchen will return. The wait begins now.