Daredevil: Born Again – Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin Returning to Fight Charlie Cox Likely Happening, Report Claims

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ might feature a massive change if Marvel adapts the Devil's Reign storyline.

Daredevil: Born Again - Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin Returning to Fight Charlie Cox Likely Happening, Report Claims

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  • Ever since the dawn of the Multiverse Saga, the MCU has witnessed grave struggles with their projects.
  • Marvel Studios is reportedly seeking to adapt the Devil’s Reign storyline, mirroring much of the original comic’s premise.
  • As per reports, if Marvel truly adapts the Devil’s Reign storyline, Daredevil: Born Again will feature a fight between Charlie Cox's Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin.
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Ever since the dawn of the Multiverse Saga, the MCU has witnessed grave struggles with their projects. But hope is not lost, as Marvel Studios have reportedly come up with a solid plan. Once again we might see the ever-expanding superhero franchise rise to its graceful years in Hollywood. 

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Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again

Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus has revealed an alleged plan for almost all upcoming MCU projects including Daredevil: Born Again. According to reports, Marvel will make a strategic shift, which will include an adaptation of the Devil’s Reign storyline. And we all know, this means Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin will pit against Charlie Cox’s Daredevil. 

Also read: “Ultra-Violent Revenge Drama”: Echo Branded ‘Bloodiest’ MCU Series Yet, May Put Charlie Cox’s Daredevil to Shame

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MCU Will Reportedly Adapt the Devil’s Reign Storyline

It is no secret that Marvel Studios have been facing major struggles with their projects following the dawn of the Multiverse Saga. Fans have repeatedly pointed out inconsistent storytelling, lazy writing in some cases, and poor VFX in the projects. Thus, it seems Marvel is now in desperate need of some changes. 

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Following the dawn of the Multiverse Saga, Marvel is in desperate need of change

According to Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus, the franchise has revealed its alleged plans for almost all upcoming MCU projects including Daredevil: Born Again. Reportedly focusing on a strategic shift to quality over quantity going forward, Perez revealed that Marvel will reportedly focus on the Devil’s Reign arc.

Marvel will reportedly focus on the Devil’s Reign arc
Marvel will reportedly focus on the Devil’s Reign arc

Marvel Studios is reportedly seeking to adapt the Devil’s Reign storyline, mirroring much of the original comic’s premise. Therefore, based on reports, Charlie Cox‘s Daredevil: Born Again will culminate in the MCU’s version of this story arc. Further, sources have also cited Dark Reign and Gang War as influences. 

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Also read: “Mate…let it go”: Charlie Cox Believed Kingpin Actor Vincent D’Onofrio Was ‘Delusional’ for Believing Marvel Would Revive Daredevil

Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin Will Fight Charlie Cox’s Daredevil

As per reports, if Marvel truly adapts the Devil’s Reign storyline it will majorly influence Hawkeye, Echo, and Daredevil projects. According to the original comics, this particular story arc saw The Kingpin outlaw all superheroes and vigilantes after becoming New York City Mayor.

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Marvel reportedly adapting the Devil’s Reign arc will impact Daredevil: Born Again

As the far-reaching saga centers around Kingpin, he unleashes hell on the Marvel Universe, with his villainous scheme against some of the greatest Marvel superheroes. Thus, adapting this particular Devil’s Reign arc will mean a possible fight between Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock and Vincent D’Onofrio‘s Kingpin in Daredevil: Born Again. 

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The new arc might feature a fight between Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio

With Kingpin being ready to ruthlessly expose his foes to gain more power, he will need to be stopped. But since he outlawed all vigilantes, the superheroes will have to plan against him in secret. Thus, such a massive change will definitely pit Daredevil and Kingpin against each other. This arc gives hope to fans of a major fight sequence in Daredevil: Born Again

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