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

Krysten Ritter is officially reprising her role as Jessica Jones for the highly anticipated second season of "Daredevil: Born Again." The news was unveiled during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York, as reported by Variety. This confirmation arrives after months of speculation suggesting that the Disney+ series might reunite several Netflix Defenders, potentially marking their debut within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Taking the stage alongside Daredevil and The Defenders co-star Charlie Cox, Ritter expressed her enthusiasm about returning to the role she originated in 2015. "It’s so great to be back, returning to Jessica after three seasons and The Defenders and now joining the MCU," Ritter shared. "I’m so excited to bring back this iconic character, and without giving too much away, there is much more in store for Jessica Jones. This is going to be an incredible season!"

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Ritter initially introduced the New York-based Marvel superhero in the first season of "Jessica Jones," which debuted on Netflix in 2015. Following two additional seasons and The Defenders crossover series, expectations waned for Ritter’s return as Jessica Jones when Netflix’s original Marvel content began winding down. However, Disney regained the rights to certain characters, including Jessica Jones, in 2021, paving the way for Cox’s involvement in both a Spider-Man: No Way Home cameo and his own Disney+ series, "Daredevil: Born Again." This revival has fueled speculation regarding the potential reintroduction of other Netflix heroes, with Punisher already playing a significant role in the first season.

Ritter last appeared as Jessica Jones in the third season of the series, released in 2019. Her comments at the presentation hint at further appearances beyond "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2, although details remain scarce. Disney has not yet announced a release timeline, but showrunner Dario Scardapane has indicated fans can anticipate more episodes in March 2026.

For additional insights, readers can refer to our 8/10 review of "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 1 and critiques of Jessica Jones Seasons 1 through 3. Further exploration into potential street-level heroes featured in "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2 is also available.