- Primary Subject: Marvel's Blade reboot
- Key Update: Kevin Feige shared an update on Marvel Studios' Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: July 21, 2026
- Quick Answer: Kevin Feige admitted feeling like a failure for not launching Mahershala Ali's Blade, leaving its MCU status strictly on hold for now.
Kevin Feige recently shared a disappointing update on the development of the long-gestated Blade movie starring Mahershala Ali.
In the last several years, Marvel Studios has been developing a new Blade movie as part of the MCU. While several writers and directors have been attached, the project has still not moved forward. Fans have been wondering whether the movie is still happening or if it's been shelved altogether.
Is the Blade MCU Movie Still Happening? Kevin Feige Explains
In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige was asked about the latest status of the Blade movie and whether he needs a "therapy session" in discussing the project.
While he acknowledged Wesley Snipes' return to the role in Deadpool & Wolverine, he admitted his disappointment that they are not able to move forward with the Mahershala Ali project.
"I'm feeling very excited that we got Wesley back for a time in Deadpool and Wolverine, and like a gigantic loser and failure that we didn't get off the ground with Mahershala," Feige said.
The Marvel Studios boss did not definitely say whether Blade is still happening or not, but his remarks suggest it is being halted at the moment and not likely to move forward anytime soon.
Considering that Ali is now busy with other projects (plus he's aging), it won't be surprising for some fans if he ends up not committing to the role anymore. However, there is also a possibility that they won't do a solo movie, and instead, a team-up movie like Midnight Sons.
For now, fans should monitor for updates in the coming months to see if the Blade movie is still happening. Some have speculated that he could also show up in the upcoming Avengers movies.
What to Expect in the Upcoming Avengers Movies
The plot details regarding Avengers: Doomsday are still under wraps, but it is expected to feature a multiversal team-up between the heroes in Earth-616, the Fantastic Four from Earth-838, and the X-Men from the Fox universe against Doctor Doom.
The star-studded cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Simu Liu, Tom Hiddleston, Winston Duke, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Danny Ramirez, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Alan Cumming, Channing Tatum, and Chris Evans.
The film is slated for release in theaters on December 18. Four teaser trailers were already released, giving fans an early glimpse of what to expect.
As for Secret Wars, the details are still under wraps since production is taking place this year. It is slated for release in theaters in December 2027.
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