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Defenders… assemble.
Marvel Studios has officially confirmed that Krysten Ritter is reprising her role as the fan-favorite, whiskey-loving superhero-turned-private investigator Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. The news was unveiled during Disney’s 2025 Upfront presentation at the North Javits Center in New York City, where Ritter took the stage alongside co-star Charlie Cox to a thunderous reception.
This marks the first major step toward reuniting Marvel’s gritty street-level heroes from the Netflix era under the broader umbrella of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Jessica Jones Returns to the MCU
Ritter last appeared as Jessica Jones in the character’s third and final season in 2019 — a season that ended with her choosing to stay in New York despite her plans to head to El Paso. Haunted by the psychological scars left by David Tennant’s Killgrave, Jessica walked away from heroism but never stopped fighting for justice in her own uncompromising way.
While Marvel is keeping the plot details under tight wraps, her confirmed return opens new doors for more grounded, character-driven storytelling in Daredevil: Born Again, which has already brought back Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher.
The Defenders Rebuild?
Fans of The Defenders have long speculated whether Marvel would eventually bring back the full roster — including Mike Colter’s Luke Cage and Finn Jones’ Iron Fist — to the MCU. With Ritter and Cox now officially back, the chances of a full-scale Defenders reunion have never looked better.
Whether Cage and Rand will walk the streets of Hell’s Kitchen once again remains to be seen, but the chemistry and history among the Defenders suggest that Marvel may just be warming up.
And let’s not forget, Matt Murdock did say he needed an army to take down Wilson Fisk…
What to Expect in Born Again Season 2
The second season of Daredevil: Born Again is already generating massive buzz. With directors Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson — known for their atmospheric work on Moon Knight — guiding the season, and new cast additions like Matthew Lillard joining the mix, expectations are sky-high.
Ritter’s return brings emotional weight, grit, and unpredictability to the upcoming season, promising a blend of noir, action, and psychological drama that Marvel’s street-level stories are known for.
A New Era for Marvel’s Street Heroes
Marvel’s integration of Netflix’s darker, more mature heroes into the official MCU is a win for long-time fans who connected deeply with the tone and storytelling of those series. Jessica Jones’ return signifies that Marvel isn’t just reviving these characters — they’re honoring their past while evolving them for the future.
At this point, it’s not just a matter of “if” we’ll see more Defenders, but “when.” And with Ritter leading the charge, Marvel’s streets just got a whole lot more dangerous… and a whole lot more exciting.
