Next spring, Danny Rand will finally come to the Marvel Cinematic Universe when the highly-anticipated seriesIron Fistdebuts on Netflix. The streaming service announced a March 17, 2017series premiere dateearlier this week, while also debuting a new photo, motion poster and variant comic book cover artwork that is available to fans at New York Comic Con. The series also held its first NYCC panel this afternoon, where Marvel debuted a brand new trailer.
The series is set fifteen years after billionaire Danny Rand (Finn Jones) was presumed dead in a plane crash, when mysteriously returns to New York City determined to reclaim his birthright and family company. However, when a long-destined enemy rises in New York, this living weapon is forced to choose between his family’s legacy and his duties as theIron Fist. Danny Rand must fight against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fieryIron Fist.
Iron Fistwill stream the first season in its entirety starting at 12:01am PT on June 24, 2025, in all territories where Netflix is available.Iron Fistis the fourth ofMarvel’s Netflix original series, followingDaredevil,Jessica JonesandLuke Cagewhich debuted last weekend. All of these shows are leading up to the teaming of the main characters inThe Defendersminiseries on Netflix. The drama will premiere with 13 one-hour episodes.
Carrie-Anne Mosswill be reprising her role from Jessica Jones as lawyer Jeri Hogarth, who will be giving Danny Rand a helping hand as he returns to New York. TheIron Fist castalso includesJessica Henwickas Colleen Wing,David Wenhamas Harold Meachum,Jessica Stroupas Joy Meachum andTom Pelphreyas Ward Meachum.Scott Buckserves as executive producer and showrunner ofIron Fist, withJeph Loebalso serving as executive producer.Iron Fistis produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.
It is believed thatThe Defenderswill also air at some point in 2017, butNetflixhasn’t announced when filming may begin, or when the miniseries may debut. It has also been recently confirmed that new seasons ofDaredevilandJessica Joneswon’t happen until afterThe Defenders, which means we may not be able to see new seasons of those shows until 2018. Take a look at the newIron FistNew York Comic Con trailer below to get ready for this upcoming Netflix series.
