Charlie Cox on the Return of The Defenders — 'There Needed to Be Some Kind of Closure' | NYCC 2026

At New York Comic Con, Charlie Cox joined Marvel Television to discuss the impending return of Daredevil for Season 3 of Born Again. But more than that, he shared his thoughts on the reunion of The Defenders, a group of street-level heroes that originally came together in the Netflix Marvel era. Cox expressed a belief that there needed to be a full circle with this story, emphasizing the importance of closure.

The Defenders, comprising Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, each had their own series before teaming up for the 2017 Defenders season. Though those shows eventually concluded, Cox and Vincent D Onofrio's appearances in the MCU suggested that the heroes would eventually reunite. Cox and his fellow actors, Finn Jones and Krysten Ritter, expressed their excitement about returning, noting the dynamic and fun interactions the fans enjoy.

Although one member of the group, Mike Colter, had inadvertently leaked some information earlier, the joy of working together still shined through. Cox jokingly mentioned that the team had to limit Colter's access to certain sides of the production. As for Cox's future as Daredevil, he left the decision up to the fans, jokingly urging them to rally for his return.