Overview

• Goth said "It's for the best that it's taken the time that it has" and added "They want to do it right," confirming she remains in the cast.
• Mahershala Ali reiterated he is ready to play Blade and is waiting on Marvel, and Kevin Feige has said Ali is still the film’s lead.
• Disney removed Blade from its November 2025 slot last year, and the movie currently has no new date or confirmed director.
• After multiple writers and two directors exited over the years, Eric Pearson is now reported to be writing the screenplay.
• An early 20th‑century concept was abandoned, with prepared period costumes reportedly redirected to Ryan Coogler’s Sinners.