Daredevil: Born Again Is Like Game Of Thrones In 1 Key Way, According To MCU Boss (2025)

An MCU boss has declared that Daredevil: Born Again is going to emulate the hit show Game of Thrones in one key way. Daredevil: Born Again is slated to premiere on Disney Plus in March 2025 and will see a slew of characters from the original Daredevil reprising their roles. Despite these characters returning to the small screen, however, Daredevil: Born Again will not strictly be a continuation of the original show and will instead be more of a soft reboot taking place as its own original story nestled firmly in the MCU's wider timeline.

When commenting on what fans can expect from the show at an ABC panel at D23 (via Nerdist), Marvel Studios' head of streaming, television, and animation, Brad Winderbaum, suggested that the plot evokes the dark and sometimes controversial tone of the wildly popular Game of Thrones. It will also evoke the complex politics of Game of Thrones as several New York figures fight for control of the city. Winderbaum also suggested, however, that despite its violence and dark moments, there is ultimately hope to be found. His full quote is as follows:

"Imagine if New York City was as intricate and problematic and scary as the world of Game of Thrones. All these forces vying for control, and it can be really hopeful at times, and really violent at times, and dark-but also there's light at the end of the tunnel if you could just fight for it."

The Comments Can Only Mean Good Things

Brad Winderbaum seems to be suggesting that Daredevil: Born Again will pull no punches regarding violence. This is, after all, a cornerstone feature of the distinctly visceral Game of Thrones, meaning it will likely emulate the same violent sequences of its TV-MA-rated predecessor, Daredevil. Thankfully, proves that the MCU can capably pull off a mature age rating for a franchise that is typically confined to PG-13. Winderbaum's comments also suggest that Daredevil: Born Again's 18 episodes will comfortably house the impossibly engaging political intrigue in Game of Thrones.

The MCU's Disney Plus offerings typically comprise 6 or 9 episodes, making Daredevil: Born Again its most expansive series thus far.

Nevertheless, it doesn't appear as if Winderbaum is necessarily suggesting that Daredevil: Born Again is primed to emulate the sheer scale and spectacle of Game of Thrones in later seasons. While Daredevil: Born Again boasts a Marvel Studios budget, it is more likely to leave cosmic spectacles on a par with dragons burning down cities to the mainline MCU movies. Instead, Daredevil: Born Again may resemble the earlier seasons of Game of Thrones, in which compelling politicking and scaled-down action sequences took center stage.

Our Take On The Daredevil: Born Again Game Of Thrones Comments

I find it hard to ignore the confidence inherent in Winderbaum comparing Daredevil: Born Again to one of the most successful TV shows of all time. The pressure is certainly on for Marvel to do Daredevil justice after his initial outing made such a significant splash among fans. Perhaps Winderbaum's comparison is indicative of the confidence he has in its success, if not a ploy to generate hype for the show by invoking Game of Thrones and its incredible cultural impact.

Returning Cast From Daredevil	Character Being Played In Daredevil: Born Again
Charlie Cox	Matt Murdock/Daredevil
Vincent D'Onofrio	Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
Elden Henson	Foggy Nelson
Deborah Ann Woll	Karen Page
Jon Bernthal	Frank Castle/The Punisher
Wilson Bethel	Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye
Sandrine Holt	Vanessa Fisk

Either way, I think the more toned-down early seasons of Game of Thrones are exactly what Daredevil: Born Again should remind us of. The fact that the Daredevil: Born Again villain has been confirmed as Muse is a big sign that this will be the case as he is one of Marvel Comics' most understated yet terrifyingly R-rated villains. Kingpin's latest move to seize the Iron Throne of New York - the Mayor's office - is also a positive sign. Meanwhile, there is no shortage of New York-based MCU characters to contribute to a web of compelling stories.

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Daredevil: Born Again

After Charlie Cox's cameo appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home and supporting role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Daredevil: Born Again gives Matt Murdock his first show set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Daredevil: Born Again, composed of 18 episodes, serves as the spiritual successor to Netflix's three-season Daredevil series and adapts its characters to the MCU's main continuity while establishing a new beginning for the superhero lawyer.

Cast: Charlie Cox , Vincent D'Onofrio
Release Date: January 1, 2024
Seasons: 1
Writers: Chris Ord
Directors: Michael Cuesta
Showrunner: Chris Ord