Not every superhero mix-up involves cosmic resets or variant timelines—sometimes, it’s just a case of the wrong button on the streaming remote. Seven years after the acclaimed Netflix run, Charlie Cox is back as Matt Murdock in Daredevil: Born Again, a fresh reboot ushering the iconic vigilante into the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+. But as it turns out, Cox’s own family stumbled into a different version of Hell’s Kitchen entirely.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Marvel Studios |
| Release Date | 2025 (Season 1), TBA (Season 2) |
| Genres | Superhero, Action, Drama |
| Platforms | Disney+ |
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Cox shared a story that’s as relatable as it is hilarious: “They go, ‘This can’t be right!’ I said, ‘What do you mean?’ And they said, ‘Doesn’t even look like you!’ I told them, ‘That’s Ben Affleck.’” For those who missed it, Affleck suited up as Daredevil in the 2003 film—a movie now mostly remembered for its moody lighting, questionable CGI, and an unlikely Affleck-Garner duo. The Cox family’s honest mistake is a perfect reminder of just how many faces (and tones) Daredevil has had on screen.
This streaming blunder also neatly sums up the vast distance between Affleck’s early-2000s Daredevil—often panned for its melodrama and rubbery effects—and the gritty, grounded Netflix series that made Cox a modern fan favorite. While the 2003 version has its cult defenders, it’s a world apart from the streetwise, hard-hitting drama Cox brought to the role.
The original Netflix Daredevil (2015-2018) helped redefine Marvel’s street-level storytelling with its kinetic fights and complex characters. Now, with Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel is betting big on Cox’s Murdock for the MCU, aiming to balance nostalgia with big-universe ambition. The plan? Bridge the Netflix legacy and the new MCU era, giving Matt Murdock a shot at even more crossovers and storylines.
What’s next for Hell’s Kitchen’s guardian devil? With Season 2 already confirmed, Marvel’s ambitions for Cox’s Daredevil are crystal clear. Details on plot and cameos are still locked up tighter than Fisk’s safe, but anticipation is running high. Can Disney+ capture the magic of the Netflix days—and maybe even win over a few Affleck-era skeptics along the way?
TL;DR: In a hilarious turn, Charlie Cox’s parents accidentally watched Ben Affleck’s Daredevil movie instead of the new Born Again series, highlighting just how different the adaptations really are. With Cox firmly back in red and a second season on the way, Marvel’s favorite street hero is set for a new chapter in the MCU spotlight.
Source: Marvel Studios via GamesPress