The second season hasn't even premiered yet, and Disney+ has already renewed this superhero series for a third one

Disney+ has officially confirmed the renewal of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ for a third season, according to Brad Winderbaum, head of streaming, television, and animation at Marvel Studios, in a recent interview. This news comes amid some confusion following statements from actors Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Wilson Fisk) that hinted at the possibility of the second season being the last. Familiar faces Despite the speculation, the arrival of a third season has been announced, with plans for filming scheduled to begin in 2026. Meanwhile, the second season of […]

Disney+ has officially confirmed the renewal of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ for a third season, as stated by Brad Winderbaum, head of streaming, television, and animation at Marvel Studios, in a recent interview. This news comes amid some confusion, following statements from actors Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Wilson Fisk) that hinted at the possibility that the second season might be the last.

Familiar old faces

Despite the speculation, the arrival of a third season has been announced, with plans for filming scheduled to begin in 2026. Meanwhile, the second season of the series is currently in post-production, with its premiere expected in March 2026. Showrunner Dario Scardapane had previously commented that the filming for this season concluded in July 2023.

The second season of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ will be marked by a new creative vision, led by a different team, a change that responds to the dissatisfaction of Marvel and Disney+ executives with the original approach. This change could favor a more cohesive narrative, avoiding the ups and downs that characterized the first season. This new installment could explore the ‘Land of Shadows’, an intriguing concept that has captured the attention of fans.

Additionally, the return of Kristen Rytter as Jessica Jones has been confirmed, which could open the door to a possible reunion of the Defenders within the Marvel universe. For now, details about the plot of the third season remain scarce, leaving fans in anticipation about the future of Matt Murdock and his narrative universe on the streaming platform.

From 'Saint Seiya' to Frankenstein: all the franchises that wanted to be like Marvel and failed in the attempt

There is no doubt at this point: Marvel is one of the most incredible successes in the history of cinema. For almost 20 years now, the House of Ideas has known how to create a coherent, quality shared universe in which people want to invest money and time (at least until the arrival of Avengers: Endgame, which many labeled as the end of the adventure, with some justification). In total, Disney has spent just over 7 billion dollars to produce 37 films, and in return, they have recovered 32.5 billion […]

There is no doubt at this point: Marvel is one of the most incredible successes in the history of cinema. For almost 20 years now, the House of Ideas has known how to create a coherent, high-quality shared universe in which people want to invest their money and time (at least, until the arrival of Avengers: Endgame, which many labeled as the end of the adventure, with some justification).

In total, Disney has spent just over 7 billion dollars to produce 37 films, and in return they have recovered 32.5 billion just at the box office, not taking into account the success of streaming or VOD. Obviously, everyone in Hollywood has wanted to copy them. It can’t be that hard, right? If they could do it, why shouldn’t we use the franchises we have on hand to see what happens? This is the story of 6 failed attempts that to this day should serve as an example of what not to do under any circumstances if you want to succeed. These are the shared universes that never took off.

Knights of the Zodiac

In 2023, after years and years of talking about a movie based on Knights of the Zodiac, the manga by Masami Kurumada, the live-action adaptation finally hit theaters, with Mackenyu as Seiya and directed by a certain Tomek Baginski, a specialist in creating animated scenes for video games who here had to face an absurd script that neither fans nor newcomers to the saga understood very well.

The movie not only promised a sequel but an entire franchise that would follow the characters in their solo adventures, and it is probably what we would have had… If it weren’t for the fact that it grossed 7 million dollars worldwide, lost a ton of money, and Seiya and company were put back into the anime niche from which they should never have emerged.

Dark Universe

Universal desperately needed a success like Marvel’s, but they didn’t have any well-known franchises to achieve it… So they decided to dust off their monster universe, which had had continuous crossovers decades earlier, to give it a makeover. In fact, they counted their chickens before they hatched, and even took a photo with all the protagonists of the Dark Universe: Tom Cruise, Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, and Sofia Boutella. They even created a Twitter account… which is still open today and only has that photo.

Its first major release was The Mummy, starring Cruise and Boutella, which was a relative box office success (it made 410 million) but received such a critical and public backlash that it mocked the idea of a shared universe of classic monsters, leading them to decide to cancel everything they had in the works, some of which were completely scrapped, like The Bride of Frankenstein, or transformed into something better (like The Invisible Man). The fanfare of the Dark Universe created by Danny Elfman was never heard from again.

King Arthur

This is called capturing the current sentiment of the people: Guy Ritchie, along with Warner, decided that they needed to create a cinematic universe in the style of Marvel, but with King Arthur as the protagonist. In fact, in 2017, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword was released in theaters, and at that time they were about to start filming its sequel, based on Percival. The idea was to make five distinct parts and, when they were successful, to unite them in a kind of Avengers titled, predictably, Camelot. It grossed 30 million less than it cost, and they decided that people had already turned the page on Arthurian legends. They were not wrong.

Spider-man Villains

Technically, this universe succeeded. At least, in part. The three parts of Venom made money, and Morbius, in some way, recouped its costs. From there, the debacle: Madame Web and Kraven The Hunter became memes, Sony lost all its credibility, and the world stopped being interested in this universe of Spider-man villains that had connections to each other which, instead of generating hype, became a source of laughter on social media. After their third failure, they decided it was time to walk away with the money raised (which there was some) and hope to be remembered as just a footnote in history.

Valiant

If Marvel and DC have everyone excited, why wouldn’t there be a space for the third contender, Valiant? The indie publisher has been trying to carve out a niche in pop culture since 1989, and it has only succeeded among the most comic book fans. That wasn’t going to stop them from casting Vin Diesel to star in Bloodshot, the first of many movies in this shared universe. In fact, they already knew that there would be two Harbinger movies and a crossover called Harbinger Wars that…

Doesn’t ring a bell, does it? There’s a reason for that: Bloodshot was released during the Covid pandemic, made 37.3 million dollars and no one was talking about it or asking for more installments of the franchise. It is said that Diesel wants to make a second part. The only question is… does anyone else want it to happen?

The Amazing Spider-man

The success of The Avengers made everyone rethink their strategies, especially if you had another superhero franchise in hand. This was the case for Sony, which in 2012 also released The Amazing Spider-man 2 and began to dream big. Not only with the third and fourth parts but also with movies based on Venom, the Sinister Six (this one would be divided into two parts), Carnage, Black Cat, Spider-man 2099… What happened? Fortunately, Sony gave permission, in 2015, for Spider-man to appear in Marvel Studios movies and put an end to this nonsense. Tom Holland took on the web-slinger role and they started thinking about a plan B. Believe me: they came out ahead.

This Marvel character will finally appear in their next project after undergoing significant changes

The long-awaited Blade movie, starring Mahershala Ali, has been marked by constant changes in its production since its official announcement in 2019. Although Ali was initially confirmed as the vampire hunter Eric Cross Brooks, the project has faced the departure of directors and screenwriters, leading to a series of delays in its development. Blade, more animated than ever Recently, Marvel announced that Blade will make his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, although it will not be through the solo movie that fans were expecting. Instead, the character will appear […]

The long-awaited movie Blade, starring Mahershala Ali, has been marked by constant changes in its production since its official announcement in 2019. Although Ali was initially confirmed as the vampire hunter Eric Cross Brooks, the project has faced the departure of directors and screenwriters, leading to a series of delays in its development.

Blade, more animated than ever

Recently, Marvel announced that Blade will make his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, although it will not be through the solo movie that fans were expecting. Instead, the character will appear in the Disney+ animated series, Marvel Zombies. However, the role will not be played by Ali, but by Todd Williams. This change has surprised fans, as the physical appearance of the animated version of Blade closely resembles Ali.

Despite Marvel’s decision, Mahershala Ali remains interested in the role; in recent statements, he requested to be informed about his availability. Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, confirmed that Ali is still linked to the project, although the delays are a result of what Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, has termed an overload of projects. Iger has emphasized the need to prioritize quality over quantity in the production of Marvel content.

Feige also stated that Blade was not at the desired quality level and that the project had been delayed to avoid delivering a product that did not meet expectations. The Marvel Zombies series, which will debut on September 24, will address a crisis in which the Avengers face a zombie plague, while the survivors seek ways to restore order in the world.

Marvel superheroes like you've never seen them before: undead in the trailer for their upcoming series

The biggest Marvel fans were already waiting for it: Disney+ is ready to welcome a new and exciting addition to its catalog: the Marvel Zombies miniseries, which will be released on September 24 and will consist of five episodes. This series is based on the Marvel crossover created by Robert Kirkman 20 years ago, in an alternate universe where heroes must face a zombie plague that has turned several Avengers into horrible creatures. The superhero brain feeds a lot The trailer, now available and highly anticipated by fans, presents a gory approach that plays deeply […]

Marvel fans have been waiting for this: Disney+ is ready to welcome a new and exciting addition to its catalog: the miniseries Marvel Zombies, which will be released on September 24 and will consist of five episodes. This series is based on the Marvel crossover created by Robert Kirkman 20 years ago, in an alternate universe where heroes must face a zombie plague that has turned several Avengers into horrific creatures.

The superhero brain fuels a lot

The trailer, now available and highly anticipated by fans, presents a gore approach that fully plays with graphic brutality, showing scenes like dismembered bodies and a zombified Thanos. This humorous and macabre style could mark a new direction for Marvel, which seems willing to experiment with bolder narratives aimed at an adult audience, after testing it in the episode of What If…? where the premise of zombies was introduced.

The original Marvel cast will return to voice their characters, including prominent names like Awkwafina, David Harbour, Elizabeth Olsen, Simu Liu, and Paul Rudd. However, the absence of Mahershala Ali as the character Blade has been confirmed, which has generated some speculation about the production and the timeline of the movie he is involved in.

Marvel’s interest in animation seems to be consolidating, especially after the release of other series like X-Men 97 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, suggesting that the company plans to continue developing projects of this kind. Animation allows Marvel to experiment more freely, at a lower cost than live-action productions, which bodes well for the future of animated storytelling in the Marvel universe.

Marvel has brought back its best kept secret for the new ‘Spider-man’

Marvel está dando un paso audaz para mejorar las escenas de acción en sus películas al contratar al equipo de acrobacias de Jackie Chan, conocido por su amplia experiencia en coreografía de peleas. Este equipo, fundado en 1976, ha trabajado en la industria del cine durante casi cinco décadas, pero rara vez se involucra en … Continúa leyendo “”

Marvel is taking a bold step to enhance the action scenes in its movies by hiring Jackie Chan’s stunt team, known for its extensive experience in fight choreography. This team, founded in 1976, has worked in the film industry for nearly five decades, but rarely gets involved in Hollywood productions that are not directly related to Jackie Chan. However, they have already collaborated with Marvel on the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which was well received for its memorable action choreography.

Is Jackie Chan in Marvel!? Somehow

The next installment of the MCU, titled Brand New Day, will see Destin Daniel Cretton, the director of Shang-Chi, take the helm. This change in direction could introduce a unique blend of influences in the film’s action style. With a Peter Parker starting a new life, it is speculated that there could be a greater focus on kung-fu and hand-to-hand combat, which would notably change the perception of the character’s fighting style.

During the recent Locarno Film Festival, Jackie Chan revealed that his team was working on the set of Brand New Day in London, where he had the opportunity to observe the rehearsals and noticed the director’s excitement upon seeing him. This collaboration, along with the change in direction, could take the MCU’s fight scenes to a new level, especially since some previous films have been criticized for promoting soft and confusing combat sequences.

Con el legado de acción de Chan y la visión fresca de Cretton, Brand New Day tiene el potencial de redefinir las escenas de acción en las películas de Spider-Man, haciéndolas más memorables y electrizantes. A medida que Peter Parker explora su nueva vida, los fanáticos pueden esperar ver un estilo de lucha que combina elementos clásicos de superhéroes con técnicas de artes marciales, prometiendo una experiencia renovada en el universo cinematográfico de Marvel.

This Marvel actor signed on for six movies and ended up completely disappointed

Kumail Nanjiani, known for his role as the superhero Kingo in the Marvel movie, Eternals, has revealed that his involvement in the franchise was backed by a six-film contract. However, the disappointing critical and commercial performance of Eternals deeply affected the actor, who has shared that this experience shattered his self-esteem and led him to seek therapy. Focused on his mental health During his appearance on the Working It podcast with his fellow comedian Mike Birbiglia, Nanjiani reflected on the implications of being part of such an anticipated project as Eternals. Despite the great […]

Kumail Nanjiani, known for his role as the superhero Kingo in the Marvel movie, Eternals, has revealed that his involvement in the franchise was backed by a six-film contract. However, the disappointing critical and commercial performance of Eternals deeply affected the actor, who has shared that this experience shattered his self-esteem and led him to seek therapy.

Focused on your mental health

During his appearance on the Working It podcast with fellow comedian Mike Birbiglia, Nanjiani reflected on the implications of being part of such an anticipated project as Eternals. Despite the high expectations surrounding its release, the film did not meet box office projections and received mixed reviews, resulting in a strong emotional impact for the actor.

Nanjiani, who was widely praised for his performance and his ability to incorporate subtle humor into his character, expressed his surprise and disappointment at the reception of the film. The pressure of being a pioneer in a project with significant narrative aspirations and a diverse cast of characters took a toll on his mental well-being. My friends, who are very successful actors, don’t understand why this affected me so much, he commented, highlighting the intensity of his commitment to the role.

Although Eternals did not achieve the expected success, Nanjiani has moved on, recognizing the importance of taking care of his mental health. This episode in his career reflects the challenges faced by many figures in the entertainment industry, who must deal with public expectations and studio pressure. Now, Nanjiani is focusing on his personal and professional growth, hoping to find projects that resonate positively in both his life and the audience.