Summary
It has been five years since Mahershala Ali was announced asBlade, and followingDeadpool & Wolverine, theMarvel Cinematic Universegets a new way to see how it could fix the movie’s issues.I think Ali is the perfect choice for Blade, but the actor is already 50, and since the movie was announced,Bladehas switched directors, writers, and even actors. Ali is not getting any younger, and I think we have yet to see a concrete sign that theMCU’s Blade rebootis finally on the right track after years of issues.
At least when Marvel Studios recently changed some movie dates,Bladeremained in its current November 2025 slot. That gives me hope the movie will make the date; however, I can’t help but think Marvel will later announce thatBladeis moving again. With plenty of issues to get the movie’s story right, I think Marvel can useBlade’s star-studded castin a different way. There are a few paths Marvel could take to rework the movie to make Mahershala Ali’sBladea hit, andDeadpool & Wolverineoffers a great solution to the film’s troubles.
What’s Going On With Marvel’s Blade Movie
Though production on the film has been plagued with delays and crew changes, the MCU’s Blade reboot is still very much expected to go on.
I’d Love To See A Blade Team-Up Movie With Mahershala Ali And Wesley Snipes
Marvel Could Use The Multiverse While It’s Here
Wesley Snipes, the original cinematic Blade actor, returned as his version of the character inDeadpool & Wolverine. Snipes looked great in the role, not missing a beat as Blade. The movie showed that he can still deliver the same classic R-rated action and snarky dialogue his Blade became known for. After such an exciting performance, I want to see more of Snipes' Blade, and I think the MCU could take advantage of the Multiverse Saga and strike while the iron is hot, reworking Mahershala Ali’s Blade movie to be a team-up with Snipes.
BeforeDeadpool & Wolverine, fans were already comparing Snipes to Ali without a single minute of footage of the MCU actor in the role. After the movie,Snipes' performance led to some thinking he should get a new movie, with Ali’sBladecanceled. I disagree with the latter, but I think a Snipes Blade movie could be what the MCU needs, serving as a formal passing of the baton from Snipes to Ali. The MCU’s Blade will be R-rated, so it could be theLogan-like Blade movie Ryan Reynolds suggested for Snipes, which I would love to see.
Ryan Reynolds’ Wesley Snipes Blade Movie Idea Would Be The Perfect Deadpool & Wolverine Spinoff
Ryan Reynolds has suggested an idea for a final Blade solo movie with Wesley Snipes, and that story would be the perfect send-off for the Marvel hero.
Marvel Could Turn Blade Into My Most Anticipated MCU Team Movie: Midnight Sons
The MCU Has Been Slowly Moving Toward The Supernatural Team
Another way Marvel could rework the Blade movie if Snipes doesn’t return is to transform it into a true team flick. There have been rumors that a Midnight Sons project will come soon, and I sure believe them, as Marvel has been slowly introducing characters for the team. I love the Midnight Sons — and the excellentMidnight Sunsgame — and I am excited to see Marvel delve deep into the MCU’s supernatural characters and what they have to offer.Mahershala Ali’s Blade movie could be reworked into Blade being the leader of the Midnight Sons.
The film could focus on Blade putting the team together, which could bring back some fan favorites, instantly shining a spotlight on the film and Blade. Major MCU characters likeBenedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange and Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch could become important members of the Midnight Sons. Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight is another strong contender for the team, with Kit Harington’s Dane Whitman becoming the Black Knight in the movie. TheWerewolf by NightSpecial Presentation also introduced multiple possible Midnight Sons members. With Marvel’s renewed focus on franchises after recent woes,Bladeturning into Midnight Sons would make sense.
Midnight Sons: 10 MCU Heroes Perfect For Blade’s Supernatural Avengers
The MCU has introduced many supernatural characters in recent years, and with the absence of superhero teams, the Midnight Sons could form soon.
As A Last Resort, I Think Marvel Could Save The Blade Movie For Phase 7
That Might Create A Key Problem Though
With the MCU moving toward its Avengers movies next year — production on at leastAvengers: Doomsdaystarts in 2025 — the timing might not be ideal for Ali’sBladereboot. I think that after five years of issues and withBladecurrently not having a director, the movie could be taken off the release schedule and given a complete creative overhaul to prepare it for a release in Phase 7 afterAvengers: Secret Wars. Ali’s Blade could appear before then, debuting inAvengers: Doomsdayand playing a role in multiple films before his Blade movie.
That said,I thinkBladebeing delayed to Phase 7 could potentially mean a recast will have to happen. The MCU is rumored to go through a soft reboot afterAvengers: Secret Wars. Ali would be at least 53 by then, and the actor might be too old to play Blade for a decade. While I would like to get at least a trilogy out of Ali as Blade, I understand that the movie’s many delays might make it impossible, and if a recast could lead to Marvel Studios’Bladefinally happening, then I would be all for it.
Blade
Cast
Marvel Studios' Blade sees the return of the iconic vampire hunter more than two decades after Wesley Snipes first played the character in live-action. Starring Mahershala Ali as Eric Brooks, the Blade reboot officially introduces vampires to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Eternals' second post-credits scene teased the Daywalker’s MCU debut.
