Marvel Studios has solidified the role of the menacing Kingpin as the overarching villain in the MCU's street-level narrative, hinting at an intense future for characters like Daredevil and Echo. The character Wilson Fisk, played by Vincent D'Onofrio, had a remarkable influence in the series "Hawkeye" and his presence is set to continue shaping the urban landscape of the MCU. Upcoming projects like the "Daredevil: Born Again" series and "Echo" are expected to feature TV-MA and R-rated content, escalating the stakes within this corner of the Marvel universe. Kingpin's profound impact on future Marvel Studios productions is said to be a "crucial chapter," potentially alluding to further developments with other Marvel characters such as Spider-Man. Questions still linger about how the Netflix "Daredevil" series fits into the MCU's timeline, but Marvel Studios Executive Producer Brad Winderbaum hints at its potential inclusion within the main canon, despite contradictions from other MCU sources.

Is the Netflix Daredevil series considered part of the MCU's Sacred Timeline?

Marvel Studios has suggested that the "Daredevil" series, first aired on Netflix and featuring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, shares enough narrative elements with the MCU's main continuity to be considered part of the Sacred Timeline, effectively integrating these characters into the broader Marvel universe.

Background Information: The "Daredevil" series, which initially premiered on Netflix, was well-received by fans for its darker tone and mature storytelling compared to other Marvel live-action shows. Following its cancellation, the re-introduction of Charlie Cox as Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin in recent MCU productions has sparked excitement for the reprisal of fan-favorite characters and a more interconnected Marvel television universe. "Daredevil: Born Again" is set to revitalize the character in a new series on Disney Plus, while raising questions about the fate of other characters from the original Netflix shows and their place in the current MCU narrative.