Where Luke Cage Has Been Ahead of Daredevil Debut Reported

Ahead of Luke Cage’s reported return in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, a new scoop may explain where the character has been. An insider has revealed what the hero was reportedly doing during his years-long absence from the MCU.

Why we haven’t seen Luke Cage in a while possibly revealed

A new Marvel scoop from insider MyTimeToShineHello may explain the long absence of Luke Cage from the MCU. According to the scooper, “In the time we haven’t seen him, Luke Cage was working for the CIA,” offering a potential in-universe explanation for the character’s years-long disappearance from screens.

Reports indicate Mike Colter’s Luke Cage has a cameo in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, which premiered on Disney+ on March 24, 2026. MyTimeToShineHello stated, “Luke Cage has a cameo in Daredevil Born Again Season 2,” indicating a limited on-screen presence rather than a central storyline role. Details about what Colter will do in the MCU going forward remain undisclosed.

A separate report from insider Alex P. indicates The Defenders will return in Season 2. This includes Luke Cage and Finn Jones’ Danny Rand. Krysten Ritter has also been confirmed to return as Jessica Jones. MyTimeToShineHello further claimed, “Jessica Jones and Luke Cage have a daughter and we see her in Daredevil Born Again Season 2.” The production has not officially confirmed the reported daughter character.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 continues the story of Matt Murdock opposing Wilson Fisk, now the mayor of New York City, and his Anti-Vigilante Task Force. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their respective roles. New cast member Matthew Lillard plays Mr. Charles, a CIA operative. Lillard described the character as “a CIA spook” who helps nations “rise and fall.”

The eight-episode season is releasing weekly on Disney+ until May 5, 2026, as part of Phase Six of the MCU.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.com.