Marvel Studios Shifts Gears, Removes Blade from Schedule

The Struggles of Marvel’s Blade

Wesley Snipes’ iconic Daywalker quipped, "There’s been only one Blade! There’s only ever gonna be one Blade!" in Marvel’s mutant mash-up Deadpool & Wolverine this summer, marking a difficult era for Marvel’s own Blade movie. The long-gestating project, announced in 2019 with Mahershala Ali as the MCU’s vampire hunter, has seen its share of struggles, with two directors departing, numerous writers leaving, and now, a release date lost to Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands.

Sluggish Progress

As reported by Deadline, Marvel’s Blade has lost its ambitious 7 November, 2025 release slot. While this doesn’t come with an official cancellation announcement, the fact that Marvel Studios has dated three untitled MCU features for 2028 suggests there are no imminent plans to revive the bloodsucker front.

Inadvertent Setbacks

The project has faced multiple setbacks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. As a result, Marvel’s Blade has been hampered by severe delays and creative teething problems. This has left the project plagued with uncertainty and doubt, making it difficult to envision a successful future.

Fresh Start or Fade to Black?

With the Multiverse Saga yet to be fully resolved, it’s hard to discern whether the best approach is to hold out for a fresh start or cut losses. However, with Mahershala Ali and Mia Goth still technically attached to star, and Kevin Feige’s commitment to getting the MCU’s Blade right, there’s a glimmer of hope that this project might yet see the light of day – but only time will tell.

FAQs

• What happened to the Blade movie’s release date?
  The movie lost its 7 November, 2025 release date to Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands.
• Is the Blade movie canceled?
  There has been no official cancellation announcement, but the recent developments suggest it’s unlikely to be revived in the near future.
• What’s the current status of the cast and crew?
  Mahershala Ali and Mia Goth are still attached to star, but the project has lost its directors and writers, with no clear indication of when or if it will recommence.