Charlie Cox’s message to fans reveals just how uncertain Daredevil’s MCU future really is

Charlie Cox has returned as Matt Murdock in Daredevil: Born Again, thrilling fans who have followed the character since the gritty Netflix days. But beneath the excitement, something unexpected has surfaced. Even Cox himself admits he has no idea if Daredevil will ever get his own MCU film.

In a recent conversation, Charlie Cox openly acknowledged that he is not the person to ask about a solo Daredevil movie. He made it clear that the decision lies entirely with Marvel’s higher-ups and that he prefers not to know what is planned ahead.

While Cox expressed genuine happiness about his current work and the opportunity to tell stories in a long-form series, his words also pulled back the curtain on how open-ended the character’s future really is.

Instead of offering fans reassurance or suggesting that plans are already in motion, Charlie Cox pointed them in a different direction entirely. If they want a Daredevil movie, they should let Marvel know.

His message sparked immediate conversation among fans and revealed just how fragile Daredevil’s cinematic prospects remain despite years of success on streaming platforms.

What exactly is standing in the way of Daredevil’s big-screen breakthrough? And can fan support actually shift the scales? Let’s break it down.

A happy camper in the dark

When fans picture Charlie Cox these days, they likely imagine him suited up as Daredevil, balancing brutal hallway fights with sharp courtroom arguments. But behind the scenes, Cox paints a much more uncertain picture.

Speaking at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations, the actor was asked the question fans have been dying to know: is a Daredevil MCU movie coming? His answer was strikingly honest.

“I’m the worst person to ask. I have no idea. I don’t know, you have to ask the grown-ups. I don’t know anything. And I like not knowing anything, you know?”

It is rare for an MCU actor to so openly acknowledge they are left in the dark. Studios typically keep actors under tight wraps, but Cox seemed genuinely content with his place in the process.

“The only thing I’ll say is I’m just such a happy camper. I’m so thrilled to be here,” he shared, reflecting on how much he enjoys working on Daredevil: Born Again.

Yet even as Charlie Cox celebrated the long-form storytelling of the series, he could not help but point out that its cinematic feel deserves more. He remarked that watching the first episodes on the big screen reminded him just how film-worthy some of these stories are. Instead of offering any hint about Marvel’s plans, Cox turned the conversation outward, urging fans to take action.

“Just write letters. Everyone, just write letters,” he encouraged.

This moment revealed something crucial. Even with a beloved actor like Charlie Cox at the helm, Daredevil’s future on the big screen is anything but guaranteed.

Why Daredevil still doesn’t have a clear shot

Charlie Cox’s honesty cracked something wide open for fans. If even he doesn’t know what is next, what is holding Daredevil back?

The first problem is space. The MCU is crammed full. Between Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers: Doomsday and the mountain of crossover projects lined up for the next few years, there is barely room to breathe. Even with a fan favorite like Charlie Cox, Daredevil has to fight for a spot in a calendar already overflowing with sequels, spinoffs and ensemble blockbusters.

Then there is the tone clash. Daredevil’s world is rough, raw and sometimes downright brutal. This is not a character built for wisecracks in the middle of alien invasions. Charlie Cox has proven he can swing between gritty and charming, but a full-scale Daredevil movie would force Marvel to lean into darker material, and so far they have kept that flavor tucked safely on Disney+.

And there is the legal mess. For years, Daredevil belonged to Netflix. Even though the rights are back with Marvel, crossing over into theatrical territory means untangling old deals and making sure the character fits the studio’s big-picture strategy.

Another wrinkle in Daredevil’s path to the big screen is the complicated matter of rights. While Marvel controls Daredevil for TV, the character of Kingpin, played brilliantly by Vincent D’Onofrio, is tied up in Sony’s web of film rights, limiting how Disney can use him in movies.

But here is where things get interesting. Instead of seeing this as a roadblock, it opens the door for a Daredevil solo film to break free from the familiar Kingpin-heavy arcs.

A movie could dive into parts of Matt Murdock’s world that the shows have barely touched, like exploring his deep Catholic guilt, his fractured relationships with figures like Elektra, or his battles against morally twisted characters like the Owl or Mr. Fear.

Imagine a psychological thriller where Daredevil is not just a man in a mask fighting a mob boss but a character confronting his own breaking points in the streets of Hell’s Kitchen.

With Charlie Cox’s layered performance, there is a chance to craft something darker, sharper and more personal than anything the MCU has done so far, a Daredevil movie that dares to stand apart.

Charlie Cox may be killing it on streaming, but a movie is a whole new level of commitment, and Marvel is not throwing out green lights just because fans are loud. At least, not yet.

Fans pick up the fight

Charlie Cox did not just shrug off the movie question. He handed the baton straight to the fans. And there is precedent here. Fans helped push Warner Bros. to release the Snyder Cut. They forced a redesign of Sonic the Hedgehog when the first trailer’s CGI nightmare broke the internet. They have even saved TV shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Lucifer from cancellation by making their voices impossible to ignore.

The #SaveDaredevil movement itself is proof that fans have already shaped this character’s future once before. After Netflix canceled Daredevil in 2018, fans launched a massive campaign across Twitter, Reddit and other platforms under the #SaveDaredevil banner.

They organized petitions, social media storms and even fan events, all aimed at convincing Marvel to bring Charlie Cox’s version of Matt Murdock back into the fold. Cox himself has repeatedly credited the movement for keeping the character alive, saying,

“Whatever happens to my career going forward from this point on, I owe most of it to the Save Daredevil campaign.”

Without that grassroots push, Daredevil: Born Again might never have happened. Now, with the question of a solo film hanging in the balance, the same movement could become the key force in making sure Daredevil’s next chapter is written on the big screen.

Charlie Cox knows this game. By telling the audience to send letters, he was not being flippant. He was signaling that studios listen when fan demand gets loud, organized and undeniable.

If Daredevil is ever going to smash through Disney+ and hit the big screen, it will not just be because Marvel decides it is time. It will be because fans made it impossible for them to say no. After all, if even Frank Castle is back on business in the comics, why can't we have a Charlie Cox's Daredevil movie?

What’s next for Charlie Cox and Daredevil

Right now, Charlie Cox is confirmed for season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again, which is already shaping up to dive deeper into Matt Murdock’s split life as lawyer and vigilante. Beyond that, though, things get murky. There are whispers about Daredevil showing up in upcoming Spider-Man projects or crossing paths again with Jessica Jones or the Punisher, but none of it is official.

Even Cox himself is not pretending otherwise. Remember, he said point blank, “I have no idea. I don’t know, you have to ask the grown-ups.” That is the heart of the not knowing for sure. Despite fan love, despite critical praise and despite years of commitment from Charlie Cox, Daredevil’s future on the big screen is still stuck in limbo.

What makes this even more striking is that Cox is not hiding behind PR talk. He is open about how little control he has. And that matters because it shows fans that their support is not just a nice bonus, it is something that could actually tip the balance.

The power and the uncertainty

Charlie Cox has made it clear. Even with all his gratitude, passion and history with Daredevil, he is not the one steering the ship. His admission that he knows nothing about a solo film reminds fans that in the Marvel machine, actors are often just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. Studios move carefully, balancing business strategy, audience demand and internal plans that even the stars do not get to see.

But here is where things shift. Cox did not close the door. Instead, he opened it wider to the fans. By telling people to write letters, by acknowledging the cinematic quality of the Born Again episodes and by being honest about his place in the process, Charlie Cox made it clear that Marvel listens when audiences speak up.

It is not guaranteed. It never is. But the passion that saved Daredevil once can shape his future again. Whether or not a solo movie appears on Marvel’s official slate, whether or not Cox gets the big-screen spotlight fans crave, depends on more than contracts and calendars. It depends on the noise, the momentum and the collective push that only a fanbase can deliver.

For now, Charlie Cox is waiting like everyone else. The question is whether fans are ready to fight for what they want next.