Overview

• Marvel declined David S. Goyer’s proposal to help rewrite the Blade script, saying the studio had already “cracked it.”
• Since its 2019 Comic-Con announcement the project has lost multiple directors and writers and was removed from Disney’s release calendar in October 2024.
• Kevin Feige has affirmed Marvel Studios’ ongoing commitment to the reboot while stressing the importance of getting the film right.
• Mahershala Ali has publicly urged Marvel to begin production, declaring “Call Marvel, I’m ready.”
• Wesley Snipes’ cameo as Blade in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine has reignited fan interest and added complexity to the reboot’s future