TheMCU’slast film perfectly set up the main storyline ofDaredevil: Born Again, though it’s unclear whether it was on purpose. After an official MCU follow-up to the NetflixDaredevilseries was announced, fans started anticipating howMatt Murdock’s worldwas going to fit into the greater universe. Now that he is truly part of the MCU canon, it means that other projects can be taken into consideration when analyzing the events ofDaredevil: Born Again. The latest MCU film never mentions Daredevil directly, but it does coincidentally set up part of Matt’sBorn Againuniverse.
Captain America: Brave New Worldfollows Sam Wilson’s Captain America as he clashes with Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus Ross. Sam investigates a string of instances where individuals were being mind-controlled, leading to outbursts of aggression. With President Ross on edge, he also has to fight off his ownRed Hulk urges. The two projects haven’t been explicitly connected, butRoss’ fate at the end ofBrave New Worldgives Wilson Fisk a great argumentgoing forward into his career as mayor.
The Events Of Captain America: Brave New World Set Up Daredevil: Born Again’s Kingpin Story In More Than One Way
Formerly the notorious crime boss Kingpin, Fisk is able to take office by running on an anti-vigilante platform.He capitalized on people’s fears of the unknown and the unpredictability of masked heroes.He convinces many voters that vigilantes are individuals to be wary of, and President Ross would fit perfectly into his narrative. Ross has just managed to repair his negative reputation from the aftermath ofThe Incredible Hulk. The consequences of his Red Hulk rampage aren’t shown inBrave New World, but it surely doesn’t bode well for him in terms of public opinion.
Captain America 4’srunning theme of loss of control managed to set up Fisk’sDaredevil: Born Againargument even without direct mention.
The president seemingly being unable to control the beast within him is exactly a situation that Fisk would capitalize on in his campaign. He would probably point out how even individuals deemed allies may use their superhuman powers for destruction whether they want to or not. Samuel Sterns’ brainwashing is another example of this, ashe was even able to manipulate morally upright individuals.Captain America 4’s running theme of loss of control managed to set up Fisk’sDaredevil: Born Againargument even without direct mention.
How The Timeline Of Captain America: Brave New World & Daredevil: Born Again Connect Isn’t Clear Yet
Despite the similarities betweenCaptain America: Brave New WorldandDaredevil: Born Again’s themes, it’s unclear whether the connection was on purpose. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Marvel had this in mind all along, considering how far out they’ve played into their future slate. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the two projects were released back-to-back in the slate and Ross’ outburst was always meant to justify Fisk’s campaign. However, there’s no way of knowing for certain until a reference of some sort is dropped in the MCU.
How To Watch the Marvel Movies In Order (By Release Date & In Order Of MCU Timeline Events)
Want to catch up before the next release, or just revisit the universe for a refresher? Here’s the order to watch the entire MCU timeline.
Where each respective project exactly takes place in the MCU timeline has yet to be confirmed. All that is certain is thatBrave New Worldtakes place afterThe Falcon & The Winter Soldier, andBorn Againis a few years after the originalDaredevilseries. There’s a chance that the two don’t coincide in the timeline, and there’s even a possibility thatDaredevil: Born Againtakes place beforeCaptain America 4. The similarities in the stories would be a pure coincidence in that case, but Marvel would be smart to take advantage of the connection between these two MCU projects.
