Rumor Suggests Blade Film is Scrapped

Many Marvel fans have been wondering what happened to the upcoming “Blade” film. Originally announced six years ago and set to release in October 2024, the film has reportedly been paused or cancelled.

A new rumor has surfaced indicating that the film has been nixed.

Here is the thread.

I heard some Blade news I trust. File under rumor for now if you want/take it with a grain of salt. I’m ok with that. 🧵

— yronlyhope.bsky.social (@YrOnlyHope) March 28, 2025

Mahershala Ali is still set to play the character in the MCU, but it is unclear when or how the character will debut. According to this rumor he could appear in “Midnight Suns” or “Avengers Secret Wars.”

“Blade” has been plagued with previous rumors and staff changes. 

There have been different directors associated with the film like Yaan Demange and Bassam Tariqu, but both left the project.

“Blade” hasn’t fared well with writers either. So far there have been a few different writers attached to the film including Michael Starrbury, Nic Pizzolatto, and Michael Green and finally Eric Pearson.

There was also a rumor that the new film would not be about Blade but about his daughter, which would defeat the purpose of a Blade movie.

“…One person familiar with the script permutations says the story at one point morphed into a narrative led by women and filled with life lessons. Blade was relegated to the fourth lead, a bizarre idea considering that the studio had two-time Oscar winner Ali on board.”

Personally, I would have rather seen Wesley Snipes return as the character like he did for “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

However, it does seem that any “Blade” film is in limbo for the time being.

What do you think? Comment and let us know!

Source:  World of Reel
Hat tip to Mr. Milo.