Marvelaudiences had high hopes that a Spider-Man would cameo inDaredevil: Born Again, but he was conspicuously missing from the debut season. Despite heavy speculation and online rumors pointing to a Tom Holland appearance,Daredevil: Born Againseason 1 came and went without a single web-sling. No friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swung into Hell’s Kitchen, even as Wilson Fisk’s anti-vigilante crackdown escalated to a citywide crisis. With both heroes operating in the same city and having a shared history inthe MCU timeline, Holland’s absence in theBorn Againfinale is more conspicuous than ever.
In the comics, Spider-Man and Daredevil share one of Marvel’s most enduring street-level friendships. Both are grounded New York heroes – Spidey in Queens (and later Manhattan), Daredevil in Hell’s Kitchen – fighting crime on rooftops, in alleyways, and in courts. In the MCU, their only major crossover came inSpider-Man: No Way Home(2021), where Charlie Cox made his Marvel Studios return as Matt Murdock, Peter Parker’s lawyer. Though brief, the scene was a wink to comic fans – and proof that these two characters existed in the same world.
Spider-Man Is Still In New York City During Daredevil: Born Again
Spider-Man Remained In Manhattan After Spider-Man: No Way Home
As far as the MCU canon goes, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is still living in New York City following the events ofNo Way Home. He was last seen renting a tiny apartment in Manhattan, embracing a lower-profile lifestyle after the world forgot his identity thanks to Doctor Strange’s memory spell. Though Peter’s personal life was wiped from public consciousness, Spider-Man is still active – andstill remembered as a superhero and was even referencedby Kingpin.
That factplaces him squarely in Wilson Fisk’s crosshairsduringDaredevil: Born Again. By the end of season 1, Fisk as the mayor of New York and enacts strict anti-vigilante legislation, declaring heroes like Daredevil enemies of the state. With Spider-Man likely still active somewhere in the city – albeit less publicly – it’s safe to assume he’d be affected by Fisk’s new regime.
Why Tom Holland Didn’t Appear In Daredevil: Born Again
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Was Conspicuously Absent
Themost likely explanationfor Tom Holland not appearing inDaredevil: Born Againlies in the complicated rights landscape surrounding Spider-Man. While Marvel Studios controls most of its characters, Spider-Man remains co-owned by Sony Pictures. Their partnership allows Spider-Man to appear in MCU films (likeNo Way Home,Avengers: Endgame, etc.), but it’s largely been restricted to theatrical releases. The deal doesn’t automatically extend to Marvel’s Disney+ series.
Other actors like Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier) have crossed over from film to streaming under newer contracts. However, those deals were negotiated specifically for main roles – likeThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. A cameo isa whole different ballgame, involving legal permissions, financial compensation, and scheduling.
It’s also possible Marvel Studios never even pursued a Spider-Man cameo inDaredevil: Born Again. The show notably excluded other New York-based heroes like the Defenders (Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, etc.),despite their prior Netflix history with Daredevil. This suggests a creative decision to keep the focus on Matt Murdock’s solo journey rather than turning the show into a mini MCU reunion.
Will Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Appear In Daredevil: Born Again Season 2
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Comes After Spider-Man: Brand New Day
As for a future Tom Holland appearance inDaredevil: Born Again, it’s not entirely out of the question - but don’t wait with bated breath. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is due to return in a new solo film,which is still in preproduction. Depending on where Marvel and Sony take that story, they may not want to dilute it with TV crossovers or may have another plan regarding his new life.
Scheduling could also be a factor – Holland is currently filmingThe Odyssey, a large-scale adaptation of the Greek classic, which is likely consuming much of his time in 2025. There’s also the persistent issue of creative control.Sony may not be eager to loan out their most valuable characterfor a guest role in a series they don’t produce. Even if Marvel wanted to feature Spider-Man more prominently inBorn Againseason 2, they’d need Sony’s explicit approval – and potentially a new legal agreement.
Of course, anything is possible. Marvel has surprised audiences before with unexpected cameos and crossovers. IfBorn Againseason 2 pushes the battle against Fisk to a larger scale,as suggested in Matt Murdock amassing an army, the writers could find a story reason to include Spider-Man – especially if vigilante heroes start teaming up to resist Fisk’s laws. Regardless, for now, the wall-crawler remains conspicuously out of sight in theDaredevil: Born Againlandscape.
