These Marvel Heroes Can Rejoin The MCU Soon

5. Luke Cage - October 19, 2021

Luke Cage was first introduced in Jessica Jones, and the character was immediately popular. Mike Colter was born to play the role, and the series was an immediate success. Not only did Netflix manage to bring the character to life on the small screen, but it also managed to get him to say, "Sweet Christmas," at the delight of many fans.

Luke Cage is closely associated with Iron Fist in the comics, and the series managed to do a lot of crossover with both characters. He also featured heavily in The Defenders, though that series was only given a single season.

Luke Cage was surprisingly canceled on the same day as Iron Fist, which was also the day season three of Daredevil hit the streaming service. The cancelation came as a shock to many fans, as the second season finished on something of a cliffhanger, which saw Cage take over Mariah Dillard's role.

Just like the other members of The Defenders, Luke Cage is a featured character of the deal between Netflix and Disney. Two years need to pass before Disney has the right to put Cage back into the MCU, so that's not going to happen until at least October 19, 2021.