US EditionMahershala Ali Gives Unfortunate Update On MCU ‘Blade’ Delay
- Marvel Studios originally announced the Blade movie starring Mahershala Ali in 2019, with a planned release date of November 3, 2023, later pushed to November 7, 2025, before being removed from the calendar.
- The project faced numerous delays, director exits, cast changes, and production issues, leading Disney to remove Blade from its release calendar in October 2024 after a series of setbacks.
- Mahershala Ali, now starring in Jurassic World Rebirth, remains eager to start filming but is not currently involved in production details and has urged to 'Call Marvel' regarding the project's status.
- Kevin Feige has reaffirmed Marvel Studios’ commitment to Blade despite its troubled development, while writer David S. Goyer described the story as simple but noted the film went 'off the rails,' with no confirmed new release date.
- The indefinite delay suggests Blade remains in development limbo, reflecting broader studio challenges and leaving fans uncertain about when the vampire slayer will appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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