Marvel failed with one of its most anticipated films, but all is not lost: It will take longer to arrive than expected – Movie news

It is not typical of Marvel announce a movie officially and not make it. Six years ago, the study confirmed Bladehis version of the vampire hunter Eric Brooks. They even had an actor for the lead role: Mahershala Ali. However, time has passed and the film, which became one of the most anticipated of the Marvel Cinematic Universedoes not exist. Blade It has suffered abandonment of directors and scriptwriters. A year ago, Marvel gave up and removed it from its release schedule. However, all is not lost: it will arrive later than expected.

Mia Goth, who joined the project in a mysterious role – rumors suggest that she will play Lilith– said the following in an interview with Elle: “That it’s taking so long is the best. They want to do it right”. The actress has even confirmed that she is still involved in the project. Ali said last June that he still wants to play the role. “Call Marvel,” he said. “I’m ready. Let them know I’m ready.”

Ultimately, the actors are not the problem. So which one is it? Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studiossaid this last July: “Mahershala is still involved,” he declared, adding that the long delays are a consequence of Disney’s new strategy: not making too many movies to avoid increasing superhero genre fatigue.

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In short: Marvel has put on the brakes after releasing a very high number of series and movies and Blade has been one of the most affected. The study failed to meet the deadlines, but it does not seem like a completely lost battle.

Blade in the MCU

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Eric Brooks, for his part, has already appeared in the UCM. Ali debuted in the post-credits scene of Ethernals (2021). You cannot see it, but it is the voice that speaks to Dane WhitmanKit Harington’s character. The vampire hunter is also part of Marvel Zombies (2025), the Disney+ animated fiction. However, Ali does not play him. The voice heard is that of Todd Williams. We must not forget either that Wesley Snipes, who gave life to the character in the 2000 saga, returned as Eric in Deadpool and Wolverine (2024).

For now, Marvel is focused on finishing the Multiverse Saga. Avengers: Doomsday is the next chapter of the Phase 6. The new big MCU event will hit theaters in December 2026. Joe and Anthony Russo direct and Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Death. A year later, in 2027, it will be the turn of Avengers: Secret Wars and the franchise will undergo a reboot. Therefore, Bladeif they manage to make it, it will be part of a very different era of Marvel.