Charlie Cox Reveals His 6-Year-Old Son Was ‘Devastated’ by ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Ending

Actor Charlie Cox recently shared that his 6-year-old son was “devastated” to learn that the Marvel series Daredevil: Born Again will end with its upcoming third season.

Charlie Cox says his 6-year-old son was “devastated” to learn that Daredevil: Born Again will end after season three. In a recent exclusive interview, Cox said he was surprised by the strong emotional reaction and is trying to prepare his son for the show’s eventual end in 2027.

Charlie Cox, who has played Matt Murdock in the original Netflix Daredevil series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), recently opened up about the personal impact of the show’s upcoming ending. According to an exclusive report, Cox says he was surprised at how hard it was for his 6-year-old son when he told him Daredevil: Born Again was ending.

“My son, who is a self-described superhero nerd, was ‘devastated’ when he found out the show was not going to be picked up for a fourth season,” the actor said. Cox said he was trying to prepare his own son for the show’s ending and admitted the news was an emotional blow to younger fans.

Marvel Television’s cancellation of Daredevil: Born Again after three seasons is a creative end by design. Marvel made major creative changes before the series first aired, and it was meant to bring the street-level hero back into the wider MCU fold.

The series finale may disappoint younger viewers and die-hard fans. Still, it fits Marvel’s recent trend of telling self-contained stories over multiple seasons on its streaming properties, rather than pursuing long-term, open-ended runs that span several years.

In his latest interview, Charlie Cox said the ending wasn’t a sudden cancellation, but a planned ending the cast and crew were ready for. Still, the news resonated emotionally back home.

Cox’s revelation of his son’s heartbreak speaks to the cross-generational appeal of the Daredevil character. The actor has been candid about the challenges and rewards of juggling his high-profile superhero role with family life, and this latest insight offers a candid glimpse into how his work and personal worlds intersect.

Daredevil: Born Again’s ending is a massive milestone for the MCU’s street-level narrative. For fans, the series has been a crucial lifeline for Disney+, showing that the platform can handle adult, character-driven superhero stories.

Cox’s personal story highlights the real-life connection audiences have formed with Matt Murdock. The fact that a character strikes such a chord that a visible 6-year-old is upset it’s over confirms the creative achievement of the representation. Also, a tidy closeout of the TV show could be a tactical move to free Charlie Cox to star in big-budget MCU feature films, something industry analysts have long speculated.

A third and final season of Daredevil: Born Again has been confirmed, but Disney+ hasn’t yet announced an official release date or a detailed production timeline.

Fans and industry watchers will be watching to see if Marvel Television uses the final season to set up future movie appearances for the character. Cox has not confirmed any upcoming movies, and any speculation about what he will do next on the big screen should be considered unofficial until Marvel Studios makes an official statement.