Netflix canceled the MCU TV shows in question, despite allegedly decent viewership and continual online buzz, because it could. Intentional or not, the axing of a show like Daredevil was a power move by the streaming giant, one that showed that no show and no IP was more important than the Netflix brand itself.
Despite being branded as a "Netflix Original", Iron Fist was licensed to Netflix from Disney. Iron Fist was removed from Netflix on March 1, 2022, along with the other Marvel Netflix series, due to Netflix's license for the series ending and Disney regaining the rights.
Summary. Netflix Marvel shows are officially part of the MCU canon, confirmed by a Marvel Studios executive. Challenges of balancing film franchises during the creation of Infinity War and Endgame led to the canon status of the shows being addressed later.
In April 2021, it was reported that Netflix acquired select Sony Pictures Studios streaming rights starting in 2022, including three Marvel Cinematic Universe films: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
While all of Netflix's Marvel series were branded as “Netflix Originals” to consumers, the shows were licensed out to the streaming giant from Disney. Netflix's licensing deal for the series has ended. Netflix's run of Marvel originals got its start with the launch of “Daredevil” in April 2015.
That alone probably should have signified this was coming, but it's not just Daredevil that's been inducted into MCU canon, it's all the shows, which includes the other Defenders members, Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, Mike Coulter's Luke Cage, Finn Jones' Iron Fist and then, not exactly a Defender, Jon Bernthal's ...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios.
The writing team had apparently been deep in their work on the third season, but things quickly went downhill when Netflix, Marvel, and the shows creatives could not come to a compromise on their differing visions of the new season. In the end, Netflix opted to just scrap it all instead of trying to find common ground.
"I think, really, the first season, there was a lot of creative challenges, and it didn't live up to the expectations, and I think that came down to ... really, it came down to scheduling conflicts," Jones shared with the Geekscape podcast in October.
Despite being branded as a "Netflix Original", Luke Cage was licensed to Netflix from Disney. Luke Cage was removed from Netflix on March 1, 2022, along with the other Marvel Netflix series, due to Netflix's license for the series ending and Disney regaining the rights.
I have always loved superheroes, and Daredevil, who is blind, captured my attention long ago. The main character, Matt Murdock (Daredevil), became blind after an incident involving a chemical spill when he was a child. The accident gave him superhuman senses and the ability to navigate the world in a different way.
Watch Luke Cage | Disney+ Wrongfully convicted for a crime, Luke Cage is a fugitive, attempting to rebuild his life in Harlem, but his past pulls him into a battle for the heart of his city.
Summary. Luke Cage and other Netflix heroes are finally canon in the MCU, following the show's cancelations. While each hero had a unique origin, Luke Cage's story was incredibly unique and filled with social commentary.
The Defenders Saga is now officially part of the MCU canon, connecting street-level heroes like the Punisher to larger Avengers characters. The Punisher's vigilante work during The Blip sets up a tragic narrative with the return of half the population causing chaos in NYC.
MCU confirms the Netflix Marvel shows are now canon, including Daredevil and Iron Fist to name a few. A Daughters of the Dragon series based on Colleen and Misty's characters could be revived in the MCU after being canceled by Netflix.
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All of the Marvel Netflix series were removed from Netflix on March 1, 2022, after Disney regained the license for them. They began streaming on Disney+ from March 16, 2022.
Marvel Studios faced a major setback with a production pause for Daredevil: Born Again in June during the writers' strike. Although only 18 episodes were shot, Marvel's executives, including Kevin Feige were unhappy with how the footage turned out, deducing that the show was not working.
Marvel Studios calls its intellectual property home: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher, and The Defenders are leaving Netflix soon. Last week, word broke indicating the six Marvel Television programs on Netflix would be leaving the service at the end of the month.
