Potential Spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Shake Up the MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe just delivered its latest bombshell with potential spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again leaking into the open. Luke Cage actor Mike Colter posted—and very quickly deleted—a picture of him cheesing with former Defenders co-stars Deborah Ann Woll and Charlie Cox, after fans spotted what may be a major spoiler for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3. This unexpected moment has sent shockwaves through the fandom, suggesting that Matt Murdock and his old allies are finally reuniting on screen seven years after Colter's last official appearance as The Hero of Harlem in Jessica Jones Season 3.

Inside the Deleted Photo: A Prison Break or a Devil’s Cell?

The picture, which was one of 20 and not the only Marvel tease, was snappily deleted but not before his audience of more than 400,000 followers was able to screenshot and share it around. The image makes it seem like Matt Murdock and Luke Cage may be teaming up again, but there’s more hidden in the image for those looking to understand what may be in the pipeline for future episodes of Daredevil: Born Again. Fans online have noticed that the image appears to have been taken in what looks like a prison, with Cox’s outfit suggesting Matt Murdock may be gearing up to serve some time.

The community has already started deciphering the clues hidden within the leaked content, leading to theories about the show's darker direction:

  • The setting strongly resembles a prison, hinting at a "Cell Block D" storyline.
  • Charlie Cox’s specific costume choice suggests his character is in custody.
  • Twitter user Levi (@Imn0tDaredevil) tweeted on April 13, 2026, captioning the image: "s3-e1: The Devil in Cell Block D."

Colter isn’t quite the first to ruin the potential surprise, though. Images taken from the set of Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 emerged last week, revealing sneak peeks at not only a return for Luke Cage but more from Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones and even Finn Jones as Iron Fist a.k.a. Danny Rand. A full-on Defenders reunion wasn’t something most Marvel fans were expecting, but given the evidence that has been revealed in the last few days, it seems all but officially confirmed.

The Instagram Chaos: Easter Eggs and Leaked Secrets

The Instagram post that likely landed Colter in hot water with Marvel has been cleaned up to remove any mention of Cox and Woll, but it’s not without an MCU Easter Egg or two. The very first slide of the post, which somehow remains available to see at the time of this article's publication, features Colter in a car with Ritter and Jones. When asked about the situation, Finn Jones replied with a comment on the post: "Well, guess the cat’s out of the bag."

Despite the waterfall of content leaking for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, the Disney+ show still has yet to finish airing its second season. The narrative momentum is building as fans await more episodes:

  • Episode 5, titled "The Grand Design," is set to premiere on April 14.
  • Three more episodes will air each following Tuesday until May 5.
  • A special event, The Punisher: One Last Kill, is then set to arrive on May 12.

Daredevil fans have had plenty to chew on in between episodes, too. Over the weekend, Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum fueled fan theories about a potential Watcher appearance with his own Instagram post. While we wait for the show to continue, you can read our 8/10 review for Season 2 Episode 4 for more insights into where the story is heading.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).