Rumor: Mahershala Ali Continues Collaborations with Marvel Despite ‘Blade’ Delays

How many times have we written about Mahershala Ali’s upcoming Blade movie? Who knows! In our previous reports, we highlighted the film’s uncertain development and warned that it might end up in developmental hell, despite reassurances from those involved.

Then, it happened. Marvel officially removed Blade from its release schedule, which was originally set for November 2025, and no new release date was given. This means the movie is officially in developmental hell. Fans were hit hard by this news, as it was their biggest fear.

However, not everything is as bleak as it seems. A new rumor suggests that Mahershala Ali recently met with Marvel about the movie. He reportedly agreed with the delay and is still satisfied with how the project is progressing, even if it feels like it’s not moving forward at all.

The rumor was shared on social media, with critic and podcast host John Rocha cited as the source. Here’s what the rumor says about Ali and the future of Blade:

While no additional sourcing information has been provided, this isn’t necessarily an unreliable source, so it’s possible the rumor could be true. What we don’t know—though perhaps it’s not our place to know yet—is what exactly Ali is happy about, especially since the movie has been stalled for months.

We’ve heard mixed reports, some even suggesting that Ali might leave the project entirely. Still, there may be a hidden plan in place, and we’d be glad if that turns out to be true, as it would mean Marvel is aiming to deliver a proper Blade movie.

As for the fans, here’s what they are saying about this news:

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