A new rumor about Marvel’s Blade film suggests that the project may have been canceled. But there is still hope for the character.
One of the eagerly anticipated projects of Marvel Cinematic Universe Bladeon the agenda with a rumor that will upset his fans. According to Rodrigo Perez from The Playlist, the Blade film has been stopped for now and the development process has been suspended. While this creates uncertainty about the future of the film, it is stated that the character can be included in other projects in MCU.
Why did the Blade movie stop?
The Blade film was first announced by Marvel to be released in 2023. However, the production was first postponed to 2024, then was suspended indefinitely. Perez said that Chad Sthelski, the director of the John Wick series, who is allegedly directed by the film, was not in the project. In addition, it is stated that Marvel has stopped all his work on the film and has not made any progress on the project.
However, this is not completely negative for the future of Blade. According to rumors, Blade, played by Maershala Ali, may appear in different Marvel projects. In particular, the character can be included in major productions such as Midnight Suns film or Avengers: Secret Wars.
The inclusion of Blade in the Marvel universe is likened to the introduction of Namor’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In other words, the character can play an important role in other projects, even if he does not have his own solo film. Although Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is determined to complete the project, it remains unclear when the film will be implemented.
Blade continues to be one of Marvel’s challenging projects. However, the inclusion of the character in the universe with other productions can keep the fans’ attention alive. While Marvel is expected to make an official statement about the project, Blade fans continue to be hopeful for the future of the character in MCU.