Marvel Has a New Daredevil, And I’m Calling It: She’s Gunning For the Screen

Over the past several years, Elektra has taken up the mantle of Daredevil in Marvel Comics – and now many fans think she’s ready to do the same on-screen, as anticipation for the character’s potential role in Marvel Studios’ Daredevil: Born Again continues to build to a fever pitch ahead of its release.

Since 2020, Matt Murdock has not been the only Daredevil in Hell’s Kitchen; Matt Murdock and Elektra Natchios have been sharing the title of Daredevil for years, and with her popularity among comic readers, it might be time for Marvel’s “Woman Without Fear” to introduced to MCU fans as well.

Elektra’s Daredevil origin in the comics even seems to be lining up with the plot of Daredevil: Born Again, suggesting there might be some weight to this popular fan theory.

When Matt Murdock Couldn’t Serve As Daredevil, Elektra Filled The Void In Hell’s Kitchen

The MCU Could Replicate This Arc

After accidentally killing a street thug, Matt Murdock was arrested for murder, but he was arrested as Daredevil, not Matt. Since superheroes are allowed to appear in court cases as witnesses, Matt’s Daredevil identity is a legal identity registered by the court, and since the crime was committed as Daredevil, he would be charged as Daredevil. The problem is that this made it public knowledge that Daredevil was no longer protecting Hell’s Kitchen, giving an open invitation to criminals. Elektra claimed that Matt was being selfish by allowing himself to be arrested, leaving no one to protect Hell’s Kitchen.

While Matt was on trial, there was a bid for Hell’s Kitchen taking place, and he contacted Tony Stark to win it, with the idea that Iron Man would keep his neighborhood safe while he was in prison. Elektra revealed to Matt that she won the bid instead, and promised to keep Hell’s Kitchen safe. Elektra tried to convince Matt to escape prison, but he insisted he needed to take responsibility for his actions. Elektra revealed she needed his help, but Matt refused, claiming she needed to prove she was on the side of light first.

Elektra Stepped Up As Daredevil & Finally Became The Hero She Was Destined To Be

The Character’s Official Redemption Story

To prove to Matt Murdock that she was more than just a murderer, Elektra took on the mantle of Daredevil while Matt was incarcerated, to take her protection of Hell’s Kitchen to the next level. To honor the name of Daredevil and also determined to prove to Matt that she was in fact on the side of light, Elektra took on Matt’s no-killing rule, that was initially a struggle for her, but she eventually learned to embrace it. As Daredevil, Elektra protected the Kitchen from many threats until Matt was released, after which they shared the title of Daredevil.

Years have passed since Elektra started sharing the Daredevil role with Matt Murdock. After Matt was killed by Elektra so he could fight a demon in Hell, Elektra was left alone to defend Hell’s Kitchen. When Matt returned from Hell, he was a completely new person and became a priest, refusing a romantic relationship with Elektra. Elektra had to learn to let go of her love for Matt after waiting for him for so long, and created a boundary so she couldn’t be hurt by him again. She continued to work with Matt, but on a strictly professional basis.

Elektra Has Proven She Is No Stranger To Defending Hell’s Kitchen On Her Own

Fans Want A Live-Action Version Of Elektra’s Daredevil

Elektra has had three limited comic series focused solely on her since becoming Daredevil: Daredevil: Woman Without Fear (2022), Daredevil: Woman Without Fear (2024), and Daredevil: Unleash Hell (2025). She is no stranger to being the sole defender of Hell’s Kitchen while Matt has been in prison or dead, proving she is fully capable on her own. As Daredevil: Born Again quickly approaches, if Elektra appears in the show, she may have something to do with defending Hell’s Kitchen while Matt is away, something she knows well and excels at.

In the trailer for Daredevil: Born Again, Kingpin asks Matt Murdock why he gave up vigilantism, to which Matt responds that a line was crossed. If there is a time in Born Again where Matt is no longer Daredevil, whether it be a flashback or not, Elektra would be the perfect character to fill in that power void in Hell’s Kitchen. She has done it before in the comics, and it would be the perfect opportunity to witness her stunning Daredevil suit in live action. Elektra knows Hell’s Kitchen always needs a Daredevil, and she could be that Daredevil.

Screen Rant’s Predictions For Elektra In Daredevil: Born Again

Prognosticating The Character’s MCU Role

When Daredevil: Born Again first started production, it was going to have no connection to Netflix’s Daredevil. Since then, Marvel Studios overhauled the plan for Born Again, with the intention of continuing stories and bringing back the cast and characters from the original show. One important cast member that has still yet to be announced from the original show is Elodie Yung as Elektra Natchios, but with the rest of the cast back, there is a much higher chance of her own return. Assuming she does come back, it is certain Elektra will play a pivotal role in Daredevil’s next MCU chapter.