Blade"s 2025 Release Date Might Be In Trouble After Mahershala Ali"s Jurassic World Casting

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Mahershala Ali's potential casting in Jurassic World 4 may delay the highly anticipated Blade movie in 2025.
Blade has faced numerous delays and changes, but Ali's presence could elevate the film's quality with proper time and space.
While Ali's casting in Jurassic World 4 is exciting, it may impact the production of Blade, leaving fans in anticipation.

The news of Mahershala Ali's likely casting in Jurassic World 4 is cause for concern among viewers eagerly awaiting the new Blade movie in 2025. When Ali was announced as the MCU's Blade in 2018, the reception was ecstatic, as he seemed like a dream choice for the role. The Wesley Snipes-era Blade films are mostly looked back on fondly, and the character helped bring Marvel Comics back into the cultural conversation, so it seemed like the combination of a beloved character and acclaimed actor was a match made in heaven.
Anticipation increased even further after the new Blade's cast and crew information rolled out. Ali would be joined by talented actors like Mia Goth, which made the project more tantalizing. While MCU movies have had some horror elements, audiences had yet to see a spectacle on a par with the Snipes films, and it had been long enough since the last Blade film that appetites were whet for a new type of movie in the MCU. But now, thanks to Jurassic World 4's casting, all that could be in jeopardy.
Mahershala Ali's Jurassic World Casting Might Be Bad News For Blade The Dinosaurs' Gain Could Be MCU's Loss

Given the potential filming widow for Jurassic World 4 in 2024, Blade could be delayed even further. Blade has already experienced a lengthy period of development issues, with numerous delays and various personnel changes, including writers and cast members. Release dates have been pushed back repeatedly, and in the event of Ali's possible addition to Jurassic World 4, there could be even further delays if the next dinosaur outing starts production soon.
It's bad news for audiences gearing up for Blade, but it also can't be ruled out that if the film continues to suffer more delays, then it could be shelved while MCU executives try to figure out the best way to bring Eric Brooks back to live action. Although Ali recently said that Blade production was back on track, his announcement came ahead of the news around Jurassic World 4, so he could now have less availability for Blade. A film in the MCU is a huge operation that takes years to put together, and right now, it's unclear where the production is at.
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Custom Image by Quinn Levandoski There's a strong argument that it would be better to delay Blade to avoid a botched production and some of the frequent criticisms of rushing aimed at Marvel releases.
But it’s not all bad. If there is indeed less production time due to Ali's availability, then it could force MCU bosses in a different direction. There's a strong argument that it would be better to delay Blade to avoid a botched production and some of the frequent criticisms of rushing aimed at Marvel releases. Ali's presence in the new movie lends it a certain pedigree, so giving the film proper time and space to come together ensures the studio against any potential headaches from rush-releasing it to meet its deadline for November 2026.
The MCU is experiencing a challenging period amid a push towards quality over quantity. The much-anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine is the one and only MCU entry for all of 2024, and four films are on its slate for 2025, with Blade among them. A period of just over 12 months is a feasible turnaround time for an indie movie, but the team behind Blade has its work cut out for it to meet the release date. The time spent anticipating the release will only serve to heighten the need for a quality movie that delivers the goods.
Mahershala Ali is an Oscar-winning actor who elevates any film that he's attached to, so the casting is great news for viewers who await Jurassic World 4. The other side of the coin is that it could be the final straw in the new Blade movie's catalog of woes after a dismal half-decade of false starts and disruptions. While viewers still have the other, acclaimed Blade films to remind them why he was such a compelling character in the first place, it would be disheartening if the latest outing for the legendary vampire slayer turned out to be a disappointment.

Blade (2025)
Distributor(s) Disney Writers Stacy Osei-Kuffour Director Bassam Tariq Release Date November 7, 2025 Cast Mahershala Ali , Delroy Lindo , Aaron Pierre Upcoming Marvel Movies
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