Ben Affleck’s latest “Daredevil‑related” news is mostly about how his version of Matt Murdock has been written out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with no real plans for a comeback, though rumors and fan buzz about a cameo still pop up.[2][3][5]
Status of Ben Affleck’s Daredevil
- In the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine, Affleck’s Daredevil is effectively killed off‑screen in the original 20th‑Century Fox continuity (Earth‑10005), with the character mentioned as having died after the events of Daredevil (2003) and Elektra (2005).[5][2]
- Commentators and articles now treat this as a kind of narrative “closure” for Affleck’s version, so he is not expected to return as the main Daredevil in the MCU, which is instead led by Charlie Cox.[2][5]
Recent reflections by Affleck
- In recent interviews and video clips from 2025, Affleck has reflected on his 2003 Daredevil film, calling it a “tonal misstep” and saying he feels partly responsible for the disappointment around that movie and his later superhero roles.[7][9]
- He has also commented on the new MCU Daredevil projects (such as Daredevil: Born Again), saying he is glad the character is back in live action but has made it clear he’s not angling to return as the hero himself.[1][10]
Cameo rumors and fan talk
- Despite the off‑screen death in Deadpool & Wolverine, there is still occasional fan speculation and forum buzz (including on sites like Reddit and Facebook groups) that Affleck might appear as Daredevil in a multiverse‑style project such as Avengers: Secret Wars, even if just for a brief cameo.[3][4][5]
- However, so far there is no official confirmation from Marvel Studios or Affleck that he will reappear as Daredevil in any upcoming film or series.[5][2]