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Mahershala Ali in a blue shirt and cap smiles while sitting in an office cubicle. The background shows office decor and papers on the walls.
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Mahershala Ali Shows Off His 'Blade' Skills in 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' Trailer

The new action film is directed by Bassam Tariq, who was previously set to helm the Ali-starring 'Blade' reboot.

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Marvel’s Treatment of Black-Led Projects Under Scrutiny After ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Blade’ Cancellations

Mahershala Ali spoke about the fate of the ‘Blade’ reboot, which was canceled after seven years.

Trey Alston14 days ago
Mahershala Ali speaks onstage during the Amazon MGM Studios CinemaCon 2026 Presentation at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Mahershala Ali Says Marvel Chose Not to Make 'Blade': 'If They Wanted to Do It, We Would've'

Mahershala Ali was announced to star in a 'Blade' reboot in 2019, but countless setbacks forced him to drop out of the Marvel project.

Joe Price14 days ago
Kevin Feige Says He Feels Like a 'Gigantic Loser' After Failing to Bring Mahershala Ali as Blade to the Big Screen
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Kevin Feige Feels Like a ‘Gigantic Loser’ Over Mahershala Ali’s Delayed ‘Blade’ Reboot

From Comic-Con hype to creative chaos, Feige breaks down the scrapped scripts, lost directors and Marvel reset that sidelined Ali’s ‘Blade.’

Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Gives 'Blade' Update 'We Didn't Feel Confident'
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Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Gives 'Blade' Update: 'We Didn't Feel Confident'

“We didn’t want to put a leather outfit on him and have him start killing vampires,” he said.

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(L-R) Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan.
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'Sinners' Producer Reveals Film's Costumes Came From Halted 'Blade' Reboot

Marvel apparently sold them for a fair price.

Trey Alston406 days ago
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Mahershala Ali Says He Wants to See a Documentary About Ka’s Life

The Academy Award winner called the late rapper an "extraordinary emcee."

A person hanging from the wing of a yellow biplane in mid-air, with a landscape of green fields and clouds in the background.
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Super Bowl 2025: Movie Trailers From This Year's Big Game

Commercials aren't the only art form putting up millions this weekend.

Mahershala Ali and Kevin Feige pose for photo together at 2019 Comic-Con International.
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Kevin Feige Confirms 'Blade' Will 'Indeed Make It to the MCU' Despite Setbacks

The Mahershala Ali-led reboot was scheduled for a Nov. 7, 2025 theatrical release before it was removed from Marvel's calendar.

Jose Martinez641 days ago
Mahershala Ali on stage at Comic-Con, wearing a patterned blazer and a black hat. Other attendees are visible in the background
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Marvel Fans React to Mahershala Ali's 'Blade' Losing Another Director, Wesley Snipes Speaks Out (UPDATE)

The vampiric hero's first MCU movie is currently scheduled for a Nov. 7, 2025 release.

Jose Martinez793 days ago
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Mia Goth photographed at an Oscars party event.
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Mia Goth Added to Marvel's 'Blade' Reboot Starring Mahershala Ali

Mia Goth, star of Ti West's 'X' trilogy, will reportedly star in Marvel's upcoming 'Blade' reboot, in which Mahershala Ali plays the titular character.

Jose Martinez1220 days ago
Stephen Dorff attends the 2023 Sundance Film Festival "Divinity" Premiere.
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'Blade' Alum Stephen Dorff Trashes Marvel Reboot: 'We Already Did It and Made It the Best'

Stephen Dorff once again voices his displeasure with superhero films, calling out 'Black Adam' and Marvel's revival of 'Blade,' having starred in the original.

Jose Martinez1296 days ago
A still from Leave the World Behind from Netflix
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Netflix Previews 2023 Slate of Movies in Trailer Soundtracked by Lil Nas X

Netflix has a slew of movies set to be rolled out over the next 12 months, including Sam Esmail’s ‘Leave the World Behind’ with Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke.

Trace William Cowen1305 days ago
Yann Demange during the Dunhill Menswear Fall/Winter 2020-2021 show.
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Marvel's 'Blade' Starring Mahershala Ali Hires New Director Yann Demange

After Bassam Tariq's departure, 'Lovecraft Country' director Yann Demange has been tapped to helm the long-awaited 'Blade' film starring Oscar-winner Ali.

Jose Martinez1362 days ago
Director Bassam Tariq is pictured at an event
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‘Blade’ Director Bassam Tariq Exits Mahershala Ali-Starring Film, Marvel Pauses Production (UPDATE)

According to reports, the film was slated to begin shooting later this year. It wasn't immediately clear if Tariq's exit would have an effect on release plans.

Trace William Cowen1417 days ago
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Mahershala Ali discusses the Blade role in an interview.
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Mahershala Ali on ‘Blade’ Co-Sign From Wesley Snipes, Only Accepting ‘Luke Cage’ Role Because Character Would Die

Mahershala Ali visited the 'Breakfast Club' and spoke about playing Blade in the MCU, as well as his existing Marvel work in 'Luke Cage' and—briefly—'Eternals.'

Trace William Cowen1711 days ago

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