Marvel pushes back major MCU Disney+ series (but it's not all bad news)

Fear not, MCU fans, while Marvel might have pushed back a highly anticipated Disney+ series, it will be by just a few weeks.
In this photo illustration, the Marvel Studios logo is seen...
In this photo illustration, the Marvel Studios logo is seen... | SOPA Images/GettyImages

Over the course of the years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has changed the way it unveils upcoming projects to the rest of the world. During its early days, the superhero giant used to hold big events where entire phases' worth of movies would be announced at once. Each film would have a set release date in stone despite being years away, and while some minor changes might eventually occur, fans would usually get what they were promised. However, things have been radically different in recent memory.

For starters, the days of announcing many projects at once seem to be over. After all, we know next to nothing about the future of the MCU past Avengers: Secret Wars. Besides, TV series like Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and The Punisher Special Presentation don't have a release date in stone yet, even if they are set to have new seasons this year. While some of the silence can be attributed to the fact that Marvel has become more secretive over the years, it's impossible to deny that part of the blame lies in the last-minute changes that have plagued multiple projects.

Blade and Nova were announced way ahead of time, only to be shelved further down the line. Furthermore, movies like Armor Wars were scrapped and later re-envisioned as TV series instead. But the worst part? Delays have affected many projects, such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers: Doomsday, and now an anticipated Disney+ series.

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN SEASON 2
Marvel Television's DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Television. © 2026 MARVEL.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will release on March 24 instead of March 4

After a long wait, our first look at Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is finally here. The trailer not only gives fans a glimpse of what to expect when Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, and Wilson Fisk return to the small screen, but more importantly, it unveils the release date of the new batch of episodes. Audiences worldwide now have a date with the devil himself on March 24. However, this is a little bit later than originally anticipated.

The official Disney internal press release page originally listed Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 with a March 4 release date (exactly one year away from the first season). Of course, the date was eventually removed, leading fans to theorize that a delay was in the cards. But while some suspected that the series would miss its March release window altogether, it's nice to know we'll only have to wait three weeks more than initially anticipated.

Interestingly enough, the new release date is close to the start of production of Daredevil: Born Again Season 3. Head of Streaming, Television and Animation at Marvel Studios, Brad Winderbaum, has stated that the series aims to have yearly releases, and so far, Marvel seems keen on delivering that promise. March could become Matt Murdock's month from now on, with both new episodes dropping on Disney+ and the filming of seasons to come. As long as audiences keep tuning in for Daredevil's adventures, there's plenty more action on the horizon.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will have huge ramifications for the future of the street-level corner of the MCU. Rumor has it that Jessica Jones won't be the only Defender making a comeback, as the whole super team could be together by the final episode. Furthermore, the series could unveil what the Punisher has been up to since we last saw him. With that in mind, Marvel could wait until Season 2 premieres to announce a release date for The Punisher Special Presentation and reveal the rumored Jessica Jones stand-alone series.

March will be a good month for superhero fans, and we can't wait to see how it all pans out. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will be released on March 24, 2026.

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