Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Teases Return of Punisher and Kingpin

Marvel fans eagerly anticipating Daredevil: Born Again has reason to celebrate with the recent release of a 20-second teaser trailer, offering a glimpse of what’s to come when the series debuts on Disney+ in March 2025. The highly anticipated revival reunites several beloved characters from the original Daredevil show, with Charlie Cox returning as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, Vincent D’Onofrio reprising his role as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, and Jon Bernthal stepping back into the shoes of Frank Castle/The Punisher. The new trailer has only heightened excitement, hinting at intense confrontations and a darker storyline as these iconic characters collide once more.

Since the original Daredevil series was cancelled in 2018, there has been clamouring for Cox and D’Onofrio’s return, especially after their respective appearances in recent Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) projects. Daredevil: Born Again promises to pick up familiar storylines from the original series, diving deeper into the intense rivalry between Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin. The trailer shows Kingpin ominously hinting at Murdock’s “darker half”—suggesting that Fisk is fully aware of Murdock’s Daredevil identity, setting up a tense game of cat and mouse between the two.

Adding to the intrigue is Jon Bernthal’s return as The Punisher. The trailer offers glimpses of Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle, hinting that his character will have a pivotal role in the unfolding drama. Known for his ruthless sense of justice, Castle’s potential alliance—or clash—with Daredevil could add a new layer of moral complexity to the story. Given their history, fans are speculating about whether the two will find common ground or if their different approaches to justice will force them into conflict again. Frank Castle’s return suggests the series may tackle the moral grey areas both characters inhabit, exploring Daredevil’s struggles with darker impulses.

The teaser also offers fans a potential glimpse of Benjamin Poindexter, aka Bullseye, portrayed by Wilson Bethel, one of Daredevil’s most dangerous foes from season 3. While not explicitly confirmed, viewers believe they spotted Poindexter in the trailer, which aligns with recent hints about his return. Bullseye’s presence would add another layer to the high-stakes confrontations ahead as Daredevil grapples with adversaries who challenge him physically and psychologically.

Alongside familiar faces, the trailer also highlights the series’ connection to the broader MCU, with a cameo from Yusuf Khan, the father of Ms. Marvel’s Kamala Khan. This tie-in suggests that Daredevil: Born Again will deepen Daredevil’s role in the MCU, potentially linking him to future storylines.

The trailer’s release has stoked anticipation, with fans speculating about the characters’ arcs and the possible return of other allies like Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll). Daredevil: Born Again is poised to be a darker, more complex chapter in Daredevil’s story, and with the Punisher and Kingpin back in play, it promises to be an explosive addition to Marvel’s Disney+ lineup.