​​Marvel fans have been waiting a long time for any updates on Blade, the iconic vampire-slaying, katana-wielding antihero who carved his place in pop culture with Wesley Snipes’ unforgettable portrayal in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Blade didn’t just introduce audiences to a lesser-known Marvel character; it set a darker, edgier tone that stood apart in the superhero world and paved the way for more mature comic book films.

Wesley Snipes in Blade 2 | Marvel Entertainment

Now, over two decades later, Marvel is finally set to revive the character for the MCU, and fans have been on edge since Mahershala Ali’s casting was first revealed at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019. But Blade’s return hasn’t exactly followed a smooth path, production setbacks, creative changes, and an ever-shifting schedule have left many wondering if Marvel Studios would really bring this project to life. Recently, however, a new update has surfaced,...