Elodie Yung Returns as Elektra in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 with New Costume
The upcoming season of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ is shaping up to feel like a full-blown Defenders reunion, as Marvel continues to reintroduce beloved characters from the Netflix era. Filming for Season 3 has been ongoing in New York City for several months, with set photos being released that suggest Marvel is fully embracing nostalgia while significantly raising the stakes.
Set photos have already confirmed the return of Mike Colter and Finn Jones as Luke Cage and Danny Rand, respectively, while Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones is also set to reprise her role after appearing in Season 2. Each new reveal has heightened fan excitement, but one key piece of the original Defenders ensemble had been notably absent until now.
Elodie Yung was seen filming on the set of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 in Dumbo, Brooklyn, confirming her return as Elektra Natchios after her last appearance in 2017’s ‘The Defenders’. The @_DaredevilShots account on X shared Getty Images photos that provided fans with their clearest look yet at the character, and the reaction on social media was immediate and electric.
Elektra’s new costume showcases significantly more red than her previous outfit from the Netflix series, featuring a more comic-accurate design. Yung is also seen wearing the iconic headband associated with the character from the comics. The updated look combines her classic comic-book style with a grounded, tactical aesthetic, including a sleeveless leather vest with red accents, black leather pants, combat boots, and red forearm wraps with fingerless gloves.
Elektra’s fate has remained ambiguous since the climax of ‘The Defenders,’ where she and Matt Murdock were trapped under the rubble of the collapsing Midland Circle building. While Matt survived, Elektra’s fate was left unresolved, placing her character in a narrative limbo for years.
Her character had a complex arc during the Netflix era, dying and being resurrected by The Hand as their ultimate weapon. Many fans felt this storyline did not fully showcase Yung’s capabilities in the role, making her return in the MCU feel like a genuine second chance.
With Matt Murdock now incarcerated as Season 3 begins, speculation is rife that Elektra could fill the void he leaves in Hell’s Kitchen. Her new costume bears a striking resemblance to the Daredevil suit Elektra famously donned in the comics. An insider report also hints at a fight sequence between Bullseye and Elektra, with the stunt actor associated with Bullseye reportedly spotted near Yung on set.
Fan reactions to the set photos have been overwhelmingly positive, with social media users praising the redesigned look and particularly celebrating the inclusion of the red headband. Comments like “Welcome back queen, Elektra” and remarks about the costume’s “comic accuracy” have flooded in. With ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 currently aiming for a premiere in March 2027, fans are eagerly awaiting Elektra’s full story to unfold.
Whether Elektra returns as a reluctant hero, a resurgent Hand leader, or something more morally complex, fans are curious about her role in Season 3. Does this new costume convince you that she is ready to claim Hell’s Kitchen for herself?