Krysten Ritter is set to reprise her role as Jessica Jones in the eagerly awaited Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again. This exciting news broke during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York, as reported by Variety. The announcement confirms months of speculation and fan hopes that the beloved characters from the Netflix Defenders series would soon make their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Ritter joined her Daredevil and The Defenders co-star Charlie Cox on stage to share her enthusiasm about returning to the role. "It's so great to be back, returning to Jessica after three seasons and The Defenders and now joining the MCU," Ritter stated. She teased fans by hinting at more to come for Jessica Jones, promising an "incredible season."
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Ritter first brought Jessica Jones to life on Netflix in 2015 with the premiere of Jessica Jones Season 1. The series continued with two more seasons and a crossover in The Defenders, but as Netflix's Marvel programming concluded, the future of Ritter's character seemed uncertain. However, in 2021, Disney regained the rights to several characters, including Jessica Jones, sparking renewed interest in her return.
Charlie Cox's cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home and his starring role in Daredevil: Born Again fueled speculation about other Netflix heroes joining the MCU. With Jon Bernthal's Punisher playing a significant role in Season 1, Ritter's return in Season 2 feels like a natural progression.
Ritter last portrayed Jessica Jones in Season 3, which aired in 2019. Her comments at the upfront suggest that fans can look forward to more of the character in the MCU. While Disney has not yet set a release date for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, showrunner Dario Scardapane has indicated a potential launch in March 2026.
For more insights, you can read our 8/10 review of the first season of the Daredevil revival, as well as our reviews of Jessica Jones Seasons 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, explore our list of street-level heroes who might appear in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
