Marvel Producer Confirms Whether Netflix’s Daredevil Is MCU Canon

Brad Winderbaum made it very clear in his Screen Rant interview that he’s not speaking for the entirety of Marvel Studios. The decision of what to include and what not to include in the so-called “Sacred Timeline” may continue to be elusive. But with members of the original “Daredevil” cast returning in both “Echo” and the upcoming “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+, it may be hard for Marvel to keep creating barriers for the other Netflix projects.

In 2023, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Jon Bernthal will also return as the Punisher in “Daredevil: Born Again.” And of course, since “Daredevil” was a kind of hub for the other “Defenders” shows on Netflix, other characters like Luke Cage and Jessica Jones appeared there as well as in their respective series. The odds of every Netflix hero and villain returning on Disney+ are slim because of scheduling and contract reasons, as well as the larger focus of the MCU. But no matter what anyone at Marvel Studios says, it’s getting harder and harder to argue against these shows being part of the core MCU canon.

Perhaps if the Marvel Spotlight brand expands, we could see more Netflix players come back. “Echo” is already getting rave reactions ahead of its premiere, promising the grittiest MCU project since the Netflix arm of the franchise came to an end.

Brad Winderbaum made it very clear in his Screen Rant interview that he’s not speaking for the entirety of Marvel Studios. The decision of what to include and what not to include in the so-called “Sacred Timeline” may continue to be elusive. But with members of the original “Daredevil” cast returning in both “Echo” and the upcoming “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+, it may be hard for Marvel to keep creating barriers for the other Netflix projects.

In 2023, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Jon Bernthal will also return as the Punisher in “Daredevil: Born Again.” And of course, since “Daredevil” was a kind of hub for the other “Defenders” shows on Netflix, other characters like Luke Cage and Jessica Jones appeared there as well as in their respective series. The odds of every Netflix hero and villain returning on Disney+ are slim because of scheduling and contract reasons, as well as the larger focus of the MCU. But no matter what anyone at Marvel Studios says, it’s getting harder and harder to argue against these shows being part of the core MCU canon.

Perhaps if the Marvel Spotlight brand expands, we could see more Netflix players come back. “Echo” is already getting rave reactions ahead of its premiere, promising the grittiest MCU project since the Netflix arm of the franchise came to an end.