Charlie Cox’s portrayal of Daredevil has seamlessly transitioned from the Netflix series into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sparking renewed interest in the fate of other Defenders characters. With Finn Jones—best known for playing Danny Rand/Iron Fist—expressing his eagerness to return, fans are left wondering: could The Defenders make a comeback in the MCU?
For context, Finn Jones last played Iron Fist seven years ago in *The Defenders* and Season 2 of *Iron Fist*. While the character didn’t resonate as strongly with audiences as his fellow Defenders—Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, Mike Colter’s Luke Cage, and Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones—the recent revival of Daredevil in the MCU has reignited hope among fans that the team may reunite onscreen once again.
Recent reports suggest that Marvel Studios is actively exploring the possibility of continuing The Defenders storyline within the MCU framework. This comes as *Daredevil: Born Again*, a direct continuation of the Netflix-era Daredevil narrative, moves forward with Charlie Cox reprising his role. Moreover, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher—who was once exclusive to Netflix—is also set to appear in the upcoming series, signaling a broader integration of former Netflix characters into the MCU canon.
At LaConve, an anime convention held in Monterrey, NL, Mexico, Finn Jones addressed fan concerns head-on, acknowledging past criticism of his performance while making it clear he’s ready to prove himself given another opportunity.
“There’s a willingness for the fans to see that happen,” Jones said when asked about a potential return as Iron Fist. “There’s also a lot of willingness for the fans to see that *not* happen. I’m very aware of the critiques of the character and my role in it.
My response to that is like, give me a f***ing chance, man. I’m here and I’m ready. I want to prove people wrong. So I would love to see that happen.”
His candid response quickly went viral, with fans across social media platforms sharing and debating his comments. Many appreciated his honesty, while others remain skeptical about whether Iron Fist will be revisited by Marvel moving forward.
With *Daredevil: Born Again* officially recognizing the events of the Netflix series as MCU canon, the door appears open for further crossovers and character returns. Whether or not Finn Jones gets to reprise his role as Iron Fist will ultimately depend on how Marvel envisions the future of street-level heroes in its ever-expanding universe.
Finn Jones last played Iron Fist in 2018. Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic.
