Overview

• Mahershala Ali admitted at the Jurassic World Rebirth premiere that he “doesn’t know where Marvel is at right now” after Blade was dropped from the 2025 calendar.
• The actor expressed continued enthusiasm for the role, declaring “Call Marvel. I’m ready” when asked about the project’s status.
• Blade’s development has stalled through two director exits and reshuffles among at least seven writers.
• Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige affirmed last November that the studio remains committed to Ali’s take on the Daywalker.
• With no new release date set, Marvel is still refining the script for Blade before appointing a director.