𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)
The highly anticipated Blade (2025), starring Mahershala Ali as the iconic vampire hunter, has faced numerous production challenges. Initially announced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019, the film has experienced significant delays due to script rewrites, director changes, and other issues. Originally slated for a 2023 release, the film is now scheduled to debut on November 7, 2025.
The movie, part of Marvel’s Phase 6, is expected to reintroduce Blade into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Ali briefly voiced the character in a cameo during the post-credits scene of Eternals. The film will feature an impressive cast, including Mia Goth, though her role remains undisclosed. The story, likely to focus on Blade’s half-vampire nature, is still being developed and could feature a darker tone than many previous MCU entries. Fans are hoping it might get an R-rating due to its vampire-centric themes, a departure from the usual MCU family-friendly content.
The inspiration behind this video: A gritty new MCU concept trailer shows just how amazing Marvel Studios’ Blade reboot could be, if it can ever get out of its production hell. Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali was first announced to be cast as the MCU’s Daywalker back in 2019, but, since then, he’s only had one voice cameo as Eric Brooks’ Blade in Eternals’ post-credits, and hasn’t actually been seen in person. The development of Blade’s solo MCU movie has been tumultuous, raising questions about whether Blade will still go ahead or not. After the loss of at least four writers and two directors, including Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange, Blade’s future in the MCU is still no more clear than it was when Mahershala Ali was confirmed for the titular role in 2019. However, a new concept trailer shared by Screen Culture proves just how impactful, powerful and impressive Blade could be in the MCU’s Phase 5. This trailer suggests Blade could explore Eric Brooks’ origin story as the Daywalker, and pits him against all manner of monstrous foe, and Marvel Studios could take note.
