After years of staying in development hell, getting multiple updates and delays in its reboot journey, Blade has finally received an encouraging update from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, and fans will be more than thrilled to hear it. Although the timeline for its release is still uncertain, Feige’s recent comments suggest that the project is very much alive and on track. In an exclusive interview with Omelete, he confirmed that Marvel is committed to the Blade reboot and expressed his enthusiasm for Mahershala Ali’s portrayal of the iconic vampire hunter.
The affirmation has clearly reignited hope for Blade’s future in the MCU and is a welcome relief for fans who have been awaiting news on the project’s status.
“We’re committed to
Blade
. We love the character, we love Mahershala’s version of him. And rest assured, whenever we change direction with a project, or are still trying to figure out how it fits into our schedule, we let the public know. You’re updated on what’s going on. But I can say that the character will make it to the MCU.”
Feige’s remarks indicate that Marvel is taking whatever time’s necessary to ensure Blade’s debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is done right. Given the studio’s recent winning streak with projects like the Disney+ series Agatha All Along and the incredible theatrical run of Deadpool & Wolverine, it’s no surprise that Feige wants the wait to be worth it.
Why Blade’s Return Will Happen… Sometime
Speaking of Deadpool & Wolverine, the MCU’s recent surprise move to include a brief cameo of Wesley Snipes as Blade was truly amazing because it had fans wondering about the character’s future. Now, historically speaking, Marvel has a tendency to plan their shared universes very meticulously, and it does not make such moves without a strategy in mind. The development and the timing hints that integrating Blade into the MCU is more opportune now than ever. Also, certain speculations are that Blade could be a key figure in a potential Avengers-like event based on the famed “Blood Hunt” storyline.
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Blade was initially slated for a November 3, 2023, release date before being pushed back to November 7, 2025. However, given the recent developments and the removal of Blade from Marvel’s current slate of upcoming films, it is reasonable to assume that the project won’t make it to the theaters until 2026. While the wait has been long, the silver lining is that Feige has confirmed Blade’s return to the big screen in a way that exceeds expectations.
Blade (2025)
- Release Date
- November 7, 2025
- Writers
- Stacy Osei-Kuffour
- Budget
- $164 million
- Studio(s)
- Disney
- Distributor(s)
- Disney
- Franchise(s)
- Marvel Cinematic Universe