Krysten Ritter Confirmed to Reprise Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2

Krysten Ritter is set to reprise her role as Jessica Jones in the upcoming Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again, as confirmed during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York. This exciting news, reported by Variety, ends months of speculation and rumors about the potential return of the Netflix Defenders to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Ritter, joined by her Daredevil and The Defenders co-star Charlie Cox on stage, expressed her enthusiasm about returning to the role. "It's so great to be back, returning to Jessica after three seasons and The Defenders and now joining the MCU," Ritter stated. She teased that fans can look forward to more from Jessica Jones, hinting at an exciting season ahead.

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View 26 ImagesRitter first brought Jessica Jones to life in 2015 with the premiere of Jessica Jones Season 1 on Netflix. The character returned for two more seasons and the team-up series The Defenders. As Netflix's Marvel programming concluded, hopes of seeing Ritter as Jessica Jones again faded—until Disney regained the rights to certain characters in 2021, including Jessica Jones.

Following Charlie Cox's return in Spider-Man: No Way Home and his own Daredevil: Born Again series, fans speculated about the reintroduction of other Netflix heroes into the MCU. With Jon Bernthal's Punisher playing a key role in Season 1 of Daredevil: Born Again, Ritter's return in Season 2 feels like a natural progression.

Ritter's last appearance as Jessica Jones was in Season 3, which aired in 2019. Her comments at the upfront presentation suggest that the MCU has more plans for the character beyond Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, although no specific details were shared. Disney has not yet announced a release date for Season 2, but showrunner Dario Scardapane has indicated that fans can expect new episodes in March 2026.

For more insights, you can read our 8/10 review of the first season of the Daredevil revival, as well as our reviews of Jessica Jones Seasons 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, explore our coverage of other street-level heroes who might appear in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.