Marvel fans have been patiently waiting for the Blade reboot ever since Mahershala Ali’s chilling voice cameo in Eternals’ post-credits scene back in 2021, and now, as we wrap up 2025, fresh updates suggest the Daywalker is closer than ever to staking his claim in the MCU.
Originally announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 with Ali attached as the iconic vampire hunter Eric Brooks, the project has faced multiple setbacks, including director changes, script rewrites, and production delays that pushed it out of its initial 2023 slot and beyond Phase Five entirely.
But with the Multiverse Saga ramping up toward its epic conclusion, Blade is poised to bring a gritty, horror-infused edge to Phase Six, potentially exploring supernatural corners of the universe that tie into werewolf lore from Werewolf by Night or even darker threats emerging post-Secret Wars.
Mahershala Ali remains committed to the role, bringing his Oscar-winning intensity to a modern take on the half-human, half-vampire antihero who wields a titanium sword and has no mercy for the undead.
Recent reports indicate a new script overhaul focusing on a period piece elements blended with contemporary action, aiming for an R-rating to stay true to the character’s bloody roots from the Wesley Snipes trilogy.
Supporting cast rumors swirl around potential appearances from characters like Doctor Strange for mystical connections or even Moon Knight to expand the midnight sons lineup, though Marvel has kept details tightly under wraps.
Filming is expected to kick off in mid-2026, positioning Blade for a late 2027 or early 2028 release, filling one of the remaining untitled slots in Marvel’s slate.
This reboot isn’t just about nostalgia; it’s an opportunity to diversify the MCU with mature themes, intense fight choreography, and Ali’s commanding presence as a lone hunter navigating a world where monsters hide in plain sight.
As the studio slows its output for higher quality stories, Blade stands out as a bold, standalone adventure that could redefine superhero horror in the franchise.
With vampire mythology ripe for exploration amid multiversal chaos, Eric Brooks’ arrival feels perfectly timed to slash through the shadows.
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