Blade MCU Reboot and Armor Wars Rumored to Be In Trouble at Marvel

Blade MCU Reboot and Armor Wars Rumored to Be In Trouble at Marvel

Key Takeaways

  • Marvel Studios may decide the fates of the Blade MCU reboot and Armor Wars project soon.
  • Mahershala Ali’s Blade reboot faced challenges with changing production schedules and lost actors.
  • Fans expressed concern over the possibility of the Blade reboot being scrapped despite Ali’s involvement.

As a long-time Marvel fan who has witnessed both triumphs and tribulations, I must admit that this recent development regarding the Blade MCU reboot and Armor Wars project leaves me feeling somewhat anxious. With Mahershala Ali’s exceptional talent and the potential for these projects to bring fresh perspectives to beloved characters, it seems a shame if they were to be shelved.


It appears that the planned revival for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Blade and another troubled production might yet face cancellation at Marvel Studios. As per a reliable source, we may find out more about their future in the near future.

The reboot of Marvel Studios’ character Blade, played by Mahershala Ali, was initially unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019. Since then, the project has undergone several changes, including switching directors twice, employing six different writers, and experiencing delays due to these shifts, which led to some cast members departing. The MCU’s Armor Wars was initially slated as a Disney Plus series in 2020 but was later transformed into a feature film in 2022. However, recent developments suggest that neither project may be out of the turbulence yet, despite a June 2024 update suggesting otherwise for Blade’s reboot.

As a dedicated Marvel fan, I’ve picked up some interesting tidbits recently. According to reliable insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel Studios will be making decisions about the future of Blade and Armor Wars in the near future. This means that neither project is set in stone yet, which could mean they might not start production or continue on Marvel Studios’ schedule.

In the scene following the credits of “The Eternals,” we hear Ali as the character Blade, even though he doesn’t physically appear. His voice cameo occurs when Kit Harington’s Dane Whitman opens a chest with the Ebony Blade (a weapon typically wielded by Black Knight in comics). As Whitman examines the blade and prepares to use it, Blade’s voice is heard asking, “Are you ready for that, Mr. Whitman?” Some fans speculated this scene would lead to a standalone movie about the character, but Harington’s Black Knight reportedly won’t appear in “Blade.” Ali’s version of Blade hasn’t been seen in the MCU since then. There are rumors that he might appear in Marvel Studios’ animated series “Marvel Zombies,” though this has not been confirmed by official sources yet.

Currently, although some eager fans are looking forward to it, others think Marvel Studios might decide to end the reboot of the popular character, Blade. If Richtman’s information is correct, Marvel Studios has at least pondered this possibility. It’s worth noting that Marvel Studios has abandoned a feature film after making an initial announcement, as was the case with Inhumans, which was announced during Phase 3 but later scrapped. However, Blade is a cherished character and fans are thrilled about Mahershala Ali taking on the role. Nevertheless, the mere suggestion that they might abandon the project raises concerns.

Marvel Studios’ Blade is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 7, 2025.

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2024-09-06 22:43