9 Ways The Defenders Saga Could Impact the MCU

The Hand's Influence in the MCU

The Hand, a powerful villain group in The Defenders Saga, could have a significant impact on the MCU. Founded with the goal of gaining immortality, the Hand's ancient and powerful clan, including Alexandra Reid, Madame Gao, Bakuto, Murakami, and Sowande, could still have operatives around the world, potentially wreaking havoc in the MCU's future.

Alexandra Reid leading the Hand in the MCU

K'un-Lun, the mystical realm that birthed powerful heroes like the Iron Fist, could also have a significant influence in the MCU. With the introduction of Ta Lo in Phase 4, both K'un-Lun and Ta Lo could be revealed as among the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven, hinting at potential godly battles in the future.

Danny Rand looking at K'un-Lun in the MCU

Rosario Dawson's Claire Temple, adapted from Marvel Comics' Night Nurse, could be helping other street-level heroes in the MCU. Her presence could bring her into contact with the likes of Moon Knight, Spider-Man, and Echo.

Rosario Dawson's Claire Temple in the MCU

Potential Spinoff and Reunion

The canceled Daughters of the Dragon series, focusing on Misty Knight and Colleen Wing, could finally join forces on-screen now that the characters are presumably canon in the MCU's timeline.

Misty Knight and Colleen Wing as the Daughters of the Dragon in the MCU

Luke Cage and Jessica Jones, who have a long-lasting relationship in Marvel Comics, could potentially reunite in upcoming MCU projects, creating a power-couple connection once again.

Luke Cage and Jessica Jones on the train in the MCU

Karen Page and Foggy Nelson, Matt Murdock's closest friends, business partners, and confidants, could have even more reason to show up again in the MCU, especially with Daredevil: Born Again undergoing a huge creative overhaul.

Karen Page and Foggy Nelson in the MCU

Villains and Heroes' Return

Bullseye, who received upgrades in Daredevil season 3, could have been operating as a powerful street-level villain in the MCU for several years, making a potential reappearance in the MCU's future.

Ben Poindexter getting surgery in the MCU

Elektra Natchios, whose fate was left unclear after The Defenders, could return to the MCU, potentially even in Daredevil: Born Again.

Elektra with weapons in the MCU

Kingpin, one of the most popular aspects of The Defenders Saga, reprised his role in the MCU proper. Daredevil: Born Again will likely showcase Kingpin's influence and power much more, potentially marking the return of some of his criminal connections from Marvel Television's Defenders projects.

Kingpin speaking to Eleanor Bishop in the MCU