Blade MCU project confirmed to continue despite delays and setbacks. Marvel Studios reassures fans of its commitment to Mahershala Ali's Blade. Delays are partly due to Ali's dissatisfaction with the script, indicating a desire for quality. The Blade ...

Wesley Snipes’ Blade might think there’s only ever gonna be one Blade (along with half the Marvel fanbase, given the development troubles Marvel’s long-planned MCU reboot has been through these past few years),

Kevin Feige confirms Marvel Studios is committed to Mahershala Ali's Blade movie after the film was removed from the MCU release calendar.

Marvel Studios recently took Mahershala Ali’s long-delayed “Blade” movie off its release calendar, but studio president Kevin Feige is telling fans not to worry about whether or not the iconic vampire hunter will find his way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

But I can tell you that the character will be coming to the MCU.” Marvel has three movies slated for next year: Captain America: Brave New World (Feb. 14), Thunderbolts (May 5), and The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25).

The MCU appears to be actively trying to move past the multiversal chaos of Phases 4 and 5, as evidenced by its upcoming slate of projects. Following the announcement of Robert Downey Jr.’s return, Marvel fans are arguably most excited for the much-awaited arrival of the Avengers sequels.

The MCU head would convey that even though it looks like the studio might've given up on the project after many stalls, the movie is still in the works.

Recently, Marvel Studios removed the Mahershala Ali starrer Blade film from its release slate. However, the studio's president Kevin Feige has assured fans that the film will eventually get into the MCU.

The Mahershala Ali-led reboot was scheduled for a Nov. 7, 2025 theatrical release before it was removed from Marvel's calendar.