The Defenders
Netflix has uncover the second trailer for their forthcoming team - up serial , The Defenders , during the show ’s panel at San Diego Comic - Con 2017 . The Marvel Cinematic Universe launched withIron Manin 2008 , though it was n’t until a few years afterwards that Marvel Studios expanded its presences onto television , with ABC’sAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.in 2013 . In the days since then , Marvel TV has developed several more shows , namely the brusque - livedAgent Carterseries , as well as the upcoming showsInhumans , Runaways , Cloak & Dagger , andNew warrior .
In gain to expand the cinematic universe on multiple electronic web , Marvel idiot box has set aside Netflix to carve out their own corner of the MCU , beginning withDaredevilin 2015 , and continuing withJessica JonesandLuke Cagein 2016 , andIron FistandThe Punisherin 2017 . The reason behind Netflix developing their own pocket existence is so that they can finally bring all their heroes together for an event serial publication : The Defenders , which is slat to premier by and by this summer .
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The firsttrailer forThe Defendersdebuted earlier this year , with the streaming service having since carried outan telling societal media campaignthat involve each of the characters engaging with one another . Today , Netflix debuted the show ’s 2nd drone during their instrument panel at SDCC 2017 , which provides audiences with more selective information as to what to expect from the event series . you may watch the trailer in the segment above .
The Defenderssees the aforementioned heroes ' – Daredevil ( Charlie Cox ) , Jessica Jones ( Krysten Ritter ) , Luke Cage ( Mike Colter ) , Iron Fist ( Finn Jones ) , and potentially Punisher ( Jon Bernthal ) – story arrive together asthey connect against the Hand(including Élodie Yung ’s Elektra Natchios ) and other villains from each of their standalone show , in guild to protect New York City . They wo n’t be alone , though , as many of their allies from their back up cast will also be joining the fold , such as Foggy Nelson ( Elden Henson ) , Karen Page ( Deborah Ann Woll ) , Malcolm Ducasse ( Eka Darville ) , Misty Knight ( Simone Missick),and Colleen Wing ( Jessica Henwick ) , among others .
It for certain seems likeThe Defenderswill be packed with characters from all recess of Netflix ’s miniskirt - universe , though the one new character that people might be looking forward to the most is Alexandra , played by Sigourney Weaver . Although she ’s billed as being the heading of an ancient arrangement and an opposition of the Defenders , Weaver has previously said that she does n’t view her character as a traditional villain , and is more of an antagonist . Until the show debut next month , we ’ll just have to take Weaver ’s word for it .
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Marvel ’s The Defenderspremieres on August 18th , keep an eye on byThe Punisherseason 1 later this fall . Premiere dates for the novel seasons ofDaredevil , Jessica Jones , Luke CageandIron Fisthave yet to be announce .
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