Iron Fist and Two Fan-Favorite Defenders Reunite in Daredevil: Born Again Set Photos

If you thought the Marvel TV crowd was winding down after all those Disney+ spinoffs, think again. The old Netflix squad is coming back together, and this isn’t rumor mill nonsense — it’s right there in set photos from New York City. Yes, I’m talking about Daredevil: Born Again, currently shooting its third season, and yes, the actual Defenders crew is finally reuniting. We’ve got visual proof, fun wardrobe choices, and even a little commentary from the showrunner about why these street-level folks usually feel so separate from that big, shiny MCU universe.

The Defenders Are Back — With Receipts

Let’s get straight to the headline: Mike Colter (aka Luke Cage) and Finn Jones (Iron Fist, love him or hate him) were both spotted filming in Brooklyn alongside Krysten Ritter, who already popped up as Jessica Jones last season. The three haven’t shared the screen together since The Defenders crossover way back in 2017, so yeah, this is fresh territory, not just a nostalgia cameo.

The moment wasn’t exactly a secret. Fans and amateur paparazzi snapped pics of Colter and Jones looking fairly unmistakable outside a courthouse. Someone on X summed it up simply:

‘Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter and Finn Jones on the set of Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 as Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. THE DEFENDERS ARE OFFICIALLY BACK.’

Who’s Who and What’s New?

• Krysten Ritter — back as Jessica Jones (if you missed her last season)
• Mike Colter — suiting up again as Luke Cage
• Finn Jones — returns as Danny 'Iron Fist' Rand

And yes, the on-set wardrobe is getting attention from die-hards. Colter’s outfit is apparently a dead ringer for Luke Cage’s mayoral look from the 'Devil's Reign' comic storyline. Several fans have gone full side-by-side comparison mode on social media, just in case you doubted the nerd level of this production.

Marvel’s NYC Universe — The Odd Stepchildren

Bit of background for anyone not living on Netflix’s Marvel island: before Disney scooped everything up, the street-level superhero shows (Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Daredevil) loosely shared a universe, plus that one single season of The Defenders in 2017. Timeline-wise, Jessica Jones ran 2015-2019, Luke Cage 2016-2018, Iron Fist 2017-2018. The last time Mike Colter, Finn Jones, and Krysten Ritter teamed up was for that crossover.

But Wait, Why Are These Characters Always Left Out?

Here’s a bit of honesty from Daredevil: Born Again showrunner Dario Scardapane, who’s apparently tired of people asking when these heroes will pop up in the bigger MCU:

‘The joke we make is, "Oh, those guys are uptown — we’re downtown!" We kind of have a pocket that’s in this world of Hell’s Kitchen... but the story that we’re focusing on is really granular.’

Translation: don’t expect giant alien invasions here, but if you want gritty lawyer/superhuman brawler team-ups, you’re in the right place.

When and Where to Watch

Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2 — yes, we’re talking upcoming season 3 set pics, but season 2 is what’s actually airing next) drops new episodes every Tuesday at 9pm ET on Disney+.

So if you ever complained that the Defenders disbanded too soon, it’s time to dig out your old binge-watching sweatpants: the band is absolutely getting back together.