Disney+ Casts Doubt on Marvel Netflix Shows' Worldwide Release Next Month
Marvel's Netflix shows introduced a plethora of incredible characters such as Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and the Punisher, while also expanding the franchise into the realm of television. While the projects reference major events from the MCU such as the Battle of New York in 2012's The Avengers , it is still unknown if the shows are canon to the big-screen franchise, especially considering the fact that they are produced under Marvel Television. Despite that, the Defenders franchise still earned a generally positive reception from fans and critics due to its stellar storytelling and impressive performances from the cast. As a result, most of the shows enjoyed a run of at least two seasons, but disappointing follow-up installments and the development of Disney+ ultimately led to their cancellation. ADVERTISEMENT After the shows were canceled, many fans speculated that the characters would make their jump to the MCU, specifically on the Di...