Marvel TV is very much exploring bringing Netflixs Defenders into the MCU which has sparked intense debate among fans about the potential reboot of these underappreciated heroes The Defenders a team of heroes that includes Daredevil Jessica Jones Luke Cage Iron Fist and Colleen Wing among others was first introduced in the Marvel Netflix universe with each character getting their own standalone series before coming together in the miniseries The Defenders
The news has sent shockwaves throughout the fandom with many expressing excitement at the prospect of seeing their favorite characters get a second chance at life within the MCU There are many ways that the Defenders could be integrated into the larger universe with some speculating that they could make appearances in upcoming Disney shows or films such as the recently announced Daredevil reboot
One of the main reasons why the Defenders never quite received the recognition they deserved was due to the fact that they were part of the Marvel Netflix universe which was separate from the larger MCU As a result the characters never had the opportunity to cross over with other popular Marvel characters such as the Avengers
However with Marvel TV now exploring the possibility of bringing the Defenders into the MCU the door is open for these characters to finally get the recognition they deserve and to become a part of something much bigger than themselves The move could also pave the way for other Marvel Netflix characters to make the jump such as The Punisher and Elektra
While there is no official word yet on how the Defenders will be incorporated into the MCU there are many different directions that the story could take Some fans have speculated that the characters could be introduced through a new Disney series while others believe that they could make their debut in an upcoming Marvel film
Regardless of how the Defenders are eventually brought into the MCU one thing is certain the move has the potential to be a gamechanger for Marvel and could open up a whole new world of possibilities for the beloved characters and their fans With the MCU continuing to expand and evolve the introduction of the Defenders could be just what is needed to take the universe to the next level and to provide fans with even more exciting content to look forward to