Blade Notably Absent From SDCC, Seemingly Confirming Release Delay

Marvel Studios delivered an absolute belter of a pannel at this 12 months’s San Diego Comedian Con, however one main undertaking was notably absent from their Corridor H presentation. At Marvel’s 2024 SDCC presentation on Saturday (July 27), Kevin Feige shocked the fan base with shocking bulletins for the subsequent two Avengers films, the upcoming Improbable 4 movie, and Captain America: Courageous New World. Nonetheless, Mahershala Ali, and something to do with the brand new Blade reboot, had been surprisingly lacking from Feige’s Corridor H present.

Not solely had been the solid and crew absent from the presentation, the long-delayed undertaking wasn’t even talked about throughout Marvel Studios’ jaw-dropping pannel. Consequently, many followers have speculated that the Blade movie has been secretly shelved by Marvel Studios, though nothing has been confirmed. Because it stands, the undertaking continues to be formally in manufacturing.

Mahershala Ali has remained connected to star within the titular function, all whereas a number of administrators and creatives have joined and left the undertaking all through its tumultuous manufacturing. MCU followers who nonetheless maintain out hope to in the future see the movie in theaters had been a minimum of anticipating Feige to announce a change in launch date for the movie. Nonetheless, Blade continues to be scheduled to hit theaters on November 7, 2025.

The Newest Replace on the MCU’s Blade Film

Whereas some followers have seemingly given up on ever watching Mahershala Ali painting the Day Walker on the large display screen, Kevin Feige has adamantly assured followers that the Blade film continues to be taking place, regardless of its difficult manufacturing. Earlier this month, Feige addressed the movie’s quite a few delays, confirming that the undertaking continues to be in growth. Kevin Feige stated that Marvel Studios are working laborious to make sure the brand new reboot is nearly as good as it might probably be. Feige stated:

“I feel for the previous few years, we’ve been making an attempt to crack that film. Crucial factor for us is just not dashing it and ensuring we’re making the best Blade film.”

Up to now, the MCU’s Blade reboot has gone by two administrators. Bassam Tariq (Mogul Mowgli) was first connected to the undertaking in 2022. Following his departure, Yann Demange (Lovecraft Nation) took over directorial tasks. Nonetheless, Demange additionally exited the undertaking in June this 12 months. Regardless of the setbacks, Ali’s co-star within the movie, Mia Goth (MaXXXine), nonetheless holds out hope for the film, and has tried her finest to reassure followers in regards to the movie’s promising future. Goth stated:

“[The individuals behind-the-scenes] actually care, they do. They need to make an important film. That’s the sense that I get from them and that feels good.”

At the moment, Blade‘s manufacturing limbo continues as no new director has been introduced. Followers have been skeptical in regards to the reboot since its preliminary announcement. Many Marvel followers nonetheless contemplate Wesley Snipes’ Blade and Blade II as two of the perfect comedian guide movies ever-made – simply attempt to ignore Blade: Trinity. Regardless of Mahershala Ali’s Oscar-winning pedigree, it’s changing into more durable and more durable for followers to consider that the MCU’s Blade reboot can dwell as much as the unique movies.