Blade Reboot Stalled, Mahershala Ali Uncertain

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Blade reboot, starring Mahershala Ali, faces continued uncertainty as the project, announced in 2019 and initially set for a 2023 release, has been removed from Marvel’s release calendar after numerous delays and frequent creative team changes. Mahershala Ali has publicly stated his ongoing interest in the role but admits he is unaware of Marvel's current plans and is considering other projects. David S. Goyer, writer of the original Blade films, offered to assist Marvel but was declined, with Marvel expressing confidence before the project stalled again. Both Goyer and Ali, along with fans, remain uncertain about the film's future, as recent reports confirm production is at a standstill. The prolonged development has diminished confidence in Blade’s return to the MCU. No new release date or production timeline has been announced.