Marvel Is Risking Repeating The Same Mistake With Blade As With An MCU Phase 3 Movie

Mahershala Ali as Blade and Brie Larson's Captain Marvel in Avengers Endgame's Final Battle

Blade‘s multiple delays may cause the vampire hunter’s MCU introduction to repeat a Phase 3 release mistake. Marvel’s Multiverse Saga has gone through several unexpected changes behind-the-scenes, which has led to delays across the MCU’s entire slate. One of the projects who has been affected the most is the MCU’s Blade reboot, originally announced at San Diego Comic Con 2019, but delayed several times. Now set to release in late 2025, it seems like Blade will continue to suffer at least another major delay.

By mid-2024, Blade has lost one actor and two directors, and has been rewritten at least five times. Apparently, Blade‘s script has been the main obstacle in the movie’s development, as the full plot hasn’t been decided yet. Even if Marvel fast-tracks Blade, Mahershala Ali’s MCU debut would likely arrive in 2026 or 2027. This may pose a problem for Ali’s character and Avengers 5‘s rumored 60-character cast, if the MCU’s next crossover event is planning to include the famous vampire hunter.

Blade May End Up Being Released Too Close To Avengers 5 And Secret Wars

Audiences Didn’t Have Enouth Time To Know Captain Marvel Before She Appeared In Avengers: Endgame

Captain Marvel fighting Thanos in Avengers Endgame's final battle

If Blade does get delayed once again, its release would be too close to Avengers 5‘s May 2026 release date, and Mahershala Ali’s Blade won’t have enough time to establish himself as an MCU hero before he joins the Avengers. At this point, Blade only has a possible delay window of five months until it overlaps with Avengers5‘s current release date. Meanwhile, Avengers 5‘s script may not be able to wait until Blade‘s plot is fully defined, and it might keep Blade’s role minimal as a result.

Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel was introduced late in the Multiverse Saga, and she missed out on the chance to develop her character arc alongside other heroes such as Iron Man and Captain America. With Captain Marvel releasing just one month before Avengers: Endgame, Carol Danvers had little to do in the Infinity Saga’s conclusion, and the Avengers’ war against Thanos overshadowed her introduction. At this rate, the same could happen to Mahershala Ali’s Blade.

Mahershala Ali’s Hero May Have To Skip His Avengers Crossovers Altogether

Blade’s Role In Avengers 5 And Avengers: Secret Wars Also Depends On These Movies’ Possible Delays

MCU Blade and the Avengers team in Endgame

Avengers 5 could skip Blade altogether, as Blade’s solo movie could get pushed until after Avengers 5If Blade‘s production problems persist, it could even get delayed past Avengers: Secret Wars. Given that Avengers 5 is gearing up to feature over 60 characters from all over the MCU, Blade’s absence would be a huge missed opportunity both for the character and for the franchise, as Blade was a character that helped launch Marvel’s golden age of superhero movies. However, another delay in Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars‘ production could give Blade a chance to be included.

Related Posts

HOT BREAKING: Kate Middleton Just Revealed MAJOR UPDATE About 4th Baby!

The global public is buzzing with excitement over the latest news surrounding Catherine, Princess of Wales, better known as Kate Middleton. In recent weeks, rumors about the…

Keanu Reeves Ignites Hell’s Fury in Constantine 2: A Darker, R-Rated Return to the Hellblazer Universe Awaits 🔥😈🌌 Keanu Reeves reprises his iconic role as the chain-smoking exorcist John Constantine in a bold new chapter. A gritty, comic-faithful sequel promises heart-pounding supernatural thrills and a deeper dive into Constantine’s tormented soul. Heaven and Hell collide in a visually stunning battle for redemption that could redefine the superhero genre.

Nearly two decades after the release of Constantine (2005), a cult classic that blended supernatural horror with comic book flair, Constantine 2 is finally in development, reigniting…

From Obscure Fairy Tale to Hollywood Icon: Henry Cavill’s Wild Ride in a 2006 Musical Cringe-Fest with a Spark of Brilliance: Why Is This Cringe-Fest a Must-See for Devoted Fans? ✨🎤🕳️⚡

Long before Henry Cavill became the chiseled face of Superman in Man of Steel or the brooding Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, he took a detour…

Hiddleston’s Heart-Stopping Truth at 44: ‘Not a Dress Rehearsal’—A Profound Awakening Fuels His Passion for Life’s Finite Beauty 💥⏰🌠

When Tom Hiddleston, the charismatic British actor known for his role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, turned 44, he didn’t reach for the nearest anti-aging…

Big News for My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2 Fans: Jackie and the Walter Boys will be back before summer’s end. – Betrayal, a Hidden Letter, and a Love Triangle Twist Await

Jackie and the Walter Boys will be back before summer’s end. My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2 will premiere Thursday, Aug. 28, with all 10 episodes…

Netflix’s Sirens Shatters Records with 45 Million Views in Just 5 Days: Meghann Fahy’s Darkest Role Yet Unveils a Coastal Conspiracy of Pain, Guilt, and Shattered Secrets

A Headline-Grabbing Triumph for Netflix In a whirlwind of obsession and intrigue, Netflix’s latest limited series, Sirens, has taken the streaming world by storm, racking up an…