If you thought thatStan Lee-narrated teaserwas all Netflix was gonna bring to SDCC forThe Defenders, Think again! Following the releases of two seasons ofDaredevil, as well as the first seasons ofJessica Jones,Luke CageandIron Fist, the street-level heroes of the Netflix MCU are finally teaming up to take on a new big bad, played by the inimitableSigourney Weaver. Alexandra, as she’s called, gets a proper introduction in the fullDefenderstrailer, which dropped today during the Netflix Marvel Comic-Con panel, and it is just jam-packed with action. Fair warning, I’ve seen the first four episodes of the series and this trailer showsa lotof the action, so if you are trying to steer clear of spoilers, you might want to hold off on this one. If not, strap in because this trailer has got the goods.
Marvel’s The DefendersstarsCharlie Cox, (Matt Murdock/Daredevil),Krysten Ritter(Jessica Jones),Mike Colter(Luke Cage) andFinn Jones(Danny Rand/Iron Fist). Additional cast members includeElodie Yung(Elektra),Scott Glenn(Stick),Deborah Ann Woll(Karen Page),Elden Henson(Foggy Nelson),Rosario Dawson(Claire Temple),Carrie-Anne Moss(Jeri Hogarth),Rachael Taylor(Trish Walker),Eka Darville(Malcolm Ducasse),Simone Missick(Misty Knight) andJessica Henwick(Colleen Wing).
Marvel’s The Defenderspremieres globally on Netflix on June 30, 2025 at 12:01am PT. Check out the new trailer below:
Here’s the official synopsis forThe Defenders:
Marvel’s The Defenders follows Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and Danny Rand/Iron Fist (Finn Jones), a quartet of singular heroes with one common goal – to save New York City. This is the story of four solitary figures, burdened with their own personal challenges, who realize they just might be stronger when teamed together.
