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Daredevil, The Punisher & other Defenders series not available in India but Disney Plus explains why

Daredevil, The Punisher & other Defenders series not available in India but Disney Plus explains why

Daredevil and the other Marvel-Netflix made series’ from the Defenders saga are finally on Disney Plus, though fans in India currently wouldn’t agree with that statement. The fan-favorite Marvel shows are yet to pop on Disney Plus Hotstar and frustrated OTT users have raised queries.

UPDATE: As of May 24, Disney Plus Hotstar has made Daredevil available for streaming

Earlier this month, The Defenders saga shows exited their original home at Netflix due to the network’s licensing expiry. With all rights to Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Punisher, Iron Fist and The Defenders reverting to Disney – the shows were scheduled to arrive on Disney Plus on March 16. And as scheduled, the shows are available to stream via mouse house’s OTT in the US. Unfortunately, Disney Hotstar India is yet to update its catalog with the shows. But the support team at Hotstar has offered an answer.

Why is Daredevil not streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar India?

As noted by Disney+’s help department on social media, the delay is “due to some rights-related discussions.” While the exact reason remains unclear, it should be noted that licensing deals by both OTTs occasionally don’t reflect the same in regions like India when compared to the US, Canada, etc. In fact, IMAX enhanced is still unavailable in the South-Asian region as of this writing.

Also Read: Disney Plus Day 2021: India subscribers ask why IMAX Enhanced Marvel films are not available in Hotstar

The official Twitter account of Daredevil and other Defenders shows have also mentioned in the profile description to “check local availability”. Added, the March watchlist from Hotstar does not include the Defenders saga so it’s possible the shows won’t be airing this month.

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Daredevil official Twitter screencap

It seems Netflix made Marvel shows’ stream date on Disney Plus Hotstar is currently TBA. However, it hasn’t stopped users from inquiring about the exact stream date. Readers can check out the reactions below.

Meanwhile, All Marvel shows have been rebranded on Disney Plus US as The Defenders saga. Although responses from Disney India are vague, fans in India can find comfort in knowing the shows will arrive sooner or later.

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