Why Ben Affleck's 22-Year Old Daredevil Movie Never Got a Sequel
Long before Charlie Cox, Ben Affleck played Daredevil in the 2003 film. Why did he never return for a sequel--and could he ever come back?
www.cbr.comBen Affleck’s latest “Daredevil‑related” news is mostly about how his version of Matt Murdock has been written out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with no real plans for a comeback, though rumors and fan buzz about a cameo still pop up.[2][3][5]
Status of Ben Affleck’s Daredevil
- In the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine, Affleck’s Daredevil is effectively killed off‑screen in the original 20th‑Century Fox continuity (Earth‑10005), with the character mentioned as having died after the events of Daredevil (2003) and Elektra (2005).[5][2]
- Commentators and articles now treat this as a kind of narrative “closure” for Affleck’s version, so he is not expected to return as the main Daredevil in the MCU, which is instead led by Charlie Cox.[2][5]
Recent reflections by Affleck
- In recent interviews and video clips from 2025, Affleck has reflected on his 2003 Daredevil film, calling it a “tonal misstep” and saying he feels partly responsible for the disappointment around that movie and his later superhero roles.[7][9]
- He has also commented on the new MCU Daredevil projects (such as Daredevil: Born Again), saying he is glad the character is back in live action but has made it clear he’s not angling to return as the hero himself.[1][10]
Cameo rumors and fan talk
- Despite the off‑screen death in Deadpool & Wolverine, there is still occasional fan speculation and forum buzz (including on sites like Reddit and Facebook groups) that Affleck might appear as Daredevil in a multiverse‑style project such as Avengers: Secret Wars, even if just for a brief cameo.[3][4][5]
- However, so far there is no official confirmation from Marvel Studios or Affleck that he will reappear as Daredevil in any upcoming film or series.[5][2]