The plot about Daredevil being included in the MCU has been cleared up after the statements of the producers of Marvel Studios.
Marvel Studios has always kept fans guessing as to which stories are part of the canonical universe. The latest news comes directly from Echo executive Brad Winderbaum, who finally answered the question in the community: Is Netflix’s Daredevil a key part of the MCU’s sacred timeline?
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Winderbaum revealed details about the former division between Marvel’s film and television divisions. This gap in history created confusion among fans as to what should be considered an official part of the MCU. “Until now, we’ve been a bit evasive about what is and isn’t part of the sacred timeline. That’s because, to be honest, it was when we were in the studio with the presenters,” explained Winderbaum. “It was another part of the company that produced the Netflix material. We knew what they were doing, and they knew what we were doing, but it was a lot more balanced.”
Daredevil and the Kingpin: Key pieces in the MCU puzzle
However, Marvel Studios’ decision to integrate Charlie Cox’s Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin into the MCU changed this perception. Winderbaum highlights “how integrated the stories are” into the larger shared universe. “Personally, Brad Winderbaum, I feel confident in saying that it’s part of the sacred timeline,” he concluded.
When the MCU expanded to television in 2013 with the ABC series Agents of SHIELD, the tagline “everything is connected” began to be marketed to indicate that the television series were part of a shared universe. While Agents of SHIELD, Daredevil, and Jessica Jones allude to events from movies like The Avengers, the movies rarely do the same.
The number of universes in the MCU
While Agents of SHIELD, Jessica Jones, and other Marvel television projects have yet to be officially confirmed as part of the Sacred Timeline, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has hinted that these properties are part of the MCU Multiverse.
In the foreword to the book “Marvel Studios’ The Marvel Cinematic Universe – The Official Timeline,” Feige states that Marvel Studios “recognizes that there are stories—films and series that are within the Marvel canon but created by different storytellers.” Story” from Marvel. As the MCU moves into a multiverse saga as the prologue continues, you never know when timelines might collide or converge (wink, wink/spoiler alert).
Daredevil has a bright future in the MCU
The announcement of the “Daredevil: Rebirth” sequel is a milestone in the direction of the MCU. This series, a spiritual continuation of the acclaimed Netflix version, promises to further explore the complex image of Matt Murdock/Daredevil. With 18 confirmed episodes, Marvel Studios is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious productions ever for Disney+. Fan expectations are high, not only to see the evolution of the character, but also how he will be integrated deeper into the fabric of the MCU.
The return of Charlie Cox as Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio as the Kingpin shows a strong connection to the original narrative, preserving the content that fans love so much. It is also rumored to include new characters from the Marvel universe, which could open up interesting crossovers and narrative expansions. “Daredevil: Rebirth” not only reaffirms Daredevil’s position in the MCU, but also opens the way for future collaborations and intertwining plots, strengthening the continuity and prosperity of the Marvel Universe.
Netflix’s Daredevil is currently available on Disney+, with a spiritual sequel, Daredevil: Born Again, currently in development. Echo premieres in full on January 9, 2024 on Hulu and Disney+.