Charlie Cox says Daredevil won’t join Avengers: Secret Wars
Charlie Cox told fans at Birmingham’s MCM Comic Con on Aug. 8 that Daredevil will not appear in Avengers: Secret Wars, ending months of fan speculation about a multiverse cameo.
TL;DR
- Cox denied a Daredevil appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars during a Spotlight panel with Deborah Ann Woll in Birmingham.
- He said fans should believe him this time, pointing to his accurate denial of a role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- Avengers: Doomsday arrives Dec. 18, 2026, with Secret Wars following on Dec. 17, 2027.
- Cox returns as Matt Murdock in Daredevil: Born Again‘s third season, expected in early 2027.
What Cox told the Birmingham crowd
Charlie Cox, the actor behind Marvel’s Daredevil, appeared alongside Deborah Ann Woll, his Daredevil: Born Again co-star, at a Spotlight panel during MCM Comic Con at Birmingham’s NEC. A fan asked whether Daredevil would join the Avengers in Secret Wars.
“No, I’m not going to be in it, no,” Cox said, according to Cosmic Book News. He apologized to the crowd, then added a lighter note: “And you should believe me now.”
A denial with a mixed track record
This isn’t the first time Cox has said no to a Marvel crossover. He also denied appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home before a surprise cameo proved him wrong.
His most recent denial fared better. Cox said he wouldn’t be in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and the film — which stars Jon Bernthal as the Punisher — confirmed he was right. Cox said he’s relieved the film has finally opened, so he no longer has to dodge the question, according to ComicBookMovie.com, citing footage shared from the panel.
Where Daredevil’s Avengers future stands
| Film | Release date |
|---|---|
| Avengers: Doomsday | December 18, 2026 |
| Avengers: Secret Wars | December 17, 2027 |
Source: ScreenRant
Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom is expected to anchor both films, though Avengers: Doomsday arrives first. Marvel hasn’t commented on whether Daredevil could still factor into either project.
Some fans online floated the idea that another actor could take on the character instead, according to ComicBook.com, while others are holding out hope for a surprise despite Cox’s denial.
Cox will next appear as Matt Murdock in Daredevil: Born Again‘s third season. Marvel Television has not confirmed a premiere date.
Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed August 9, 2026.
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Lewis founded BriefLedger and has six years of experience covering film, TV, and entertainment news. He leads the site’s Movies and TV sections and runs the news desk — always with a straight-talking British take.
