When it comes to upcoming Marvel TV shows, Daredevil: Born Again is arguably one of the most anticipated titles. The series will return to the small screen in 2027 for its third season, the details of which are still being kept tightly under wraps. However, fans just received some major news, as it’s been reported that Season 3 will also be the show’s last. Information about this is scant at the moment but, with the show’s endgame apparently in place, there may also be reason to believe there are issues unfolding behind the scenes.
News of Daredevil: Born Again’s cancellation arrives just a couple of months after the conclusion of principal photography on Season 3. As of this writing, Marvel Studios’ TV arm has yet to publicly comment on the decision to end the show. Interestingly enough, though, THR also reports that this development comes on the heels of the studio parting ways with showrunner Dario Scardapane. The EP’s contract was reportedly up, and Marvel chose not to renew it. Not only that, but this all comes at an interesting time for the show.
Per the trade, Born Again’s third season is in the midst of post-production, which means the series will have to move forward on that front without a showrunner at the helm. An insider for THR claims that post-production work is in its final stages, though the decision to remove Scardapane at this point is something of a head-scratcher. Ironically, Scardapane himself was a replacement showrunner, as he joined the show amid Season 1’s creative overhaul.
Per the trade, Born Again’s third season is in the midst of post-production, which means the series will have to move forward on that front without a showrunner at the helm. An insider for THR claims that post-production work is in its final stages, though the decision to remove Scardapane at this point is something of a head-scratcher. Ironically, Scardapane himself was a replacement showrunner, as he joined the show amid Season 1’s creative overhaul.
This latest cancellation comes at a very interesting time for Marvel, considering the studio made headlines (and caught some heat) months ago for dropping the axe on Wonder Man after it was initially renewed for a second season. At this point, a formal reason for that Emmy-nominated superhero comedy series has yet to be shared by the studio. However, according to a report, the MCU-set series’ conclusion was due to Disney allegedly not thinking it scored high enough viewership numbers to warrant another season.
As far as Born Again goes, now, there’s the question of exactly how the show’s storylines will be wrapped – or if they even will at all, depending on whether the writers knew Season 3 would be the end. The second season’s finale ended with Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock revealing his identity as the Man Without Fear and later teaming up with Karen Page, Jessica Jones and many others to end the political reign of terror brought on by New York Mayor Wilson Fisk a.k.a. Kingpin. Ultimately, though Murdock also ended up in prison due to his vigilante-based activities.
Season 2’s closing installment also marked the return of Luke Cage, who reunited with Jessica Jones and their daughter, Danielle. Set photos have also revealed that Cage and Jones will also link up with Danny Rand (Iron Fist), marking a reunion of The Defenders. Nevertheless, it’s unclear exactly how they’ll factor into the upcoming season.
It’s incredibly bittersweet that Born Again is ending with Season 3, especially since its parent show (which originally aired on Netflix) also came to a close after three seasons. At the time, it was argued that that series’ cancellation felt premature, and I wouldn’t be surprised if a portion of fans were to feel the same about this latest development. As fans wait for that final stretch of episodes, I’m curious as to whether more details about the behind-the-scenes situation will emerge.
Daredevil: Born Again is set to return for its third and final season sometime in March 2027. In the meantime, fans can catch up on the show by streaming the first two seasons with a Disney+ subscription.
