Yes, Daredevil: Born Again is a direct continuation of the Netflix series. Charlie Cox returns as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio reprises his role as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin. The Disney+ series acknowledges the events of the original three Netflix seasons and picks up Matt's story years later.
This isn't a reboot or reimagining—it's a continuation that rewards fans who watched the original while remaining accessible to newcomers.
Who Returns from the Netflix Series?
- Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil - The blind lawyer vigilante
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin - Now risen to political power
- Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page - Investigative journalist
- Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson - Matt's best friend and law partner
- Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/The Punisher - The lethal vigilante
The Continuity: Marvel Studios confirmed the Netflix shows are MCU canon. Events from seasons 1-3 happened and inform character relationships in Born Again.
What Changed Between Netflix and Disney+?
Time Gap: Several years have passed since season 3. Matt has continued his dual life as lawyer and vigilante.
Fisk's Rise: Wilson Fisk has emerged from prison and risen to become Mayor of New York City, using legitimate power to pursue his goals.
Production Changes: While the cast remains, the creative team shifted. However, Marvel committed to maintaining the darker, more mature tone that defined the original.
Rating: Born Again carries a TV-MA rating, confirming Disney isn't sanitizing the violence and mature themes fans loved.
Do I Need to Watch the Netflix Series First?
Recommended but not required. Born Again provides enough context for new viewers to follow the story, but watching the Netflix series enriches the experience significantly.
- Season 1 - Introduces Matt, Fisk, and the core conflict
- Season 3 - Sets up the Matt/Fisk rivalry that continues in Born Again
The Netflix series remains available on Disney+ for those wanting the full background.