Marvel Studios Faces Blade Delays Amid Quality Reevaluation

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed that the long-awaited Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali remains part of the MCU slate but is currently on hold due to script issues. The project has gone through four different scripts, including two period pieces, before settling on a modern-day story for Phase Six, though no director is currently attached after recent departures. Feige acknowledged that the studio's previous strategy of prioritizing quantity over quality led to audience fatigue and underperforming projects, prompting a shift to fewer, higher-quality releases with a cap of three films per year. He emphasized that Blade will not proceed until the script, tone, budget, and director align perfectly, aiming to preserve the character's unique R-rated style and Ali's faith in the project. This cautious approach reflects Marvel’s broader course correction following the overexpansion during the Multiverse Saga and signals a more measured, quality-focused future for the MCU through 2032. Additionally, Marvel is skipping major conventions like San Diego Comic-Con to concentrate on refining its upcoming projects.