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Marvel Pauses Blade Reboot to Prioritize Script Over Speed

Kevin Feige says production is stalled during a script rewrite by Eric Pearson with a director search underway.

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Overview

  • Feige confirmed on July 18 that Blade is on pause because the current script failed to meet Marvel’s “insanely great” standard.
  • The project has undergone four distinct script iterations, including two period-set treatments before settling on a modern-day storyline.
  • Mahershala Ali remains committed to the title role despite previous delays and the departures of directors Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange.
  • Marvel Studios has removed the film from its release calendar and is seeking a new director before resuming development.
  • The pause reflects Marvel’s broader shift from rapid Disney+ expansion toward fewer projects with a stronger emphasis on quality control.