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Kevin Feige Expresses Regret Over Blade Reboot Delays
Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, recently shared his feelings about the delayed Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali.
He admitted to feeling like a failure because the project hasn't moved forward as planned.
Marvel first announced the Blade reboot in 2019, but it has faced several delays, including directors leaving and the 2023 WGA strike.
Despite being removed from the 2025 release schedule, Feige reassured fans that Blade will eventually be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
He explained that Marvel wants to do justice to the character and Mahershala Ali's portrayal, ensuring they have a great script before proceeding.
Feige's personal feelings contrast with Marvel's public stance, which remains committed to the project.
Kevin Feige expressed regret over the delayed Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali.
Feige feels like a 'gigantic loser and failure' due to the project's setbacks.
Marvel first announced the Blade reboot in 2019, but it has faced multiple delays.
The film was removed from the 2025 release schedule, but Feige reassured fans it will be part of the MCU.
Feige emphasized the importance of having a great script before proceeding with the project.
- Who
- Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios president
- What
- Expression of regret over Blade reboot delays
- Where
- Happy Sad Confused podcast
- When
- During promotion of Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Why
- Multiple delays and creative challenges
Feige's Personal Feelings
Marvel's Public Stance
Emotional Response
Feige's Personal Feelings
Feige feels like a 'gigantic loser and failure' over the delays.
Marvel's Public Stance
Marvel reassures fans that Blade will eventually be part of the MCU.
Project Status
Feige's Personal Feelings
Feige admits to struggles in developing a satisfactory script.
Marvel's Public Stance
Marvel maintains commitment to the project despite setbacks.
Key facts
- Character
- Blade
- Actor
- Mahershala Ali
- Original Announcement
- 2019
- Current Status
- Removed from 2025 release schedule
- Feige's Commitment
- Blade will be part of the MCU
Quotes
Kevin Feige
President of Marvel Studios
“"We love the character, we love Mahershala’s version of him. And rest assured: whenever we change direction with a project, or are still trying to figure out how it fits into our schedule, we let the public know. You’re up to date on what’s going on. But I can tell you that the character will be coming to the MCU"”
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“"I am feeling like a gigantic loser and failure that we didn’t get off the ground with Mahershala"”
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Sources
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