Summary
- Blade MCU reboot will reportedly be rated R and set in a specific period, possibly adding a darker and nostalgic element to the film.
- The rumored plot involves the villain Lilith going after Blade's daughter's blood to create an army of daywalkers, hinting at a new and dangerous threat.
- Concerns arise among fans over the trend of original MCU heroes being replaced or succeeded by younger, often female counterparts, risking oversaturation and dilution of beloved characters.
Blade MCU movie plot details may have leaked online, and some fans are concerned about one alleged element in the Mahershala Ali film.
The Blade MCU reboot is finally on the horizon, marking the iconic vampire hunter's entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios aims for a fresh take on the character, with multiple Oscar winner Ali confirmed to star in the lead role. With Yann Demange directing Blade and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige producing, Blade's MCU debut in Phase 5 has sky-high expectations. Yet concrete details on the reboot have been scarce.
However, according to Daniel RPK on Patreon, the new Blade will be rated R like the original films and a period piece. The plot will involve the villain Lilith going after Blade's daughter's blood to create an army of daywalkers. Her weapon is said to be the supernatural Ebony Blade. These rumored details give some idea of the film's tone and story direction, though they are unconfirmed by Marvel Studios.
In a Reddit post by user Louis_DCVN, some fans are expressing growing apprehension and critique regarding Blade seemingly continuing the apparent trend of many original MCU heroes being replaced or succeeded by younger, often female counterparts. Recent examples cited include Clint Barton training Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop to take the Hawkeye mantle in the Disney Plus series; Riri Williams inventing her own advanced suit of armor to follow in Iron Man's footsteps as Ironheart; Letitia Wright's tech genius Shuri assuming the Black Panther role after Chadwick Boseman's tragic real-life passing. Even Scott Lang's daughter Cassie showed off size-changing abilities in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, set up to one day succeed her father as a new generation Ant-Man.
While characters passing torches can work well sometimes for fresh takes, the fan concerns also hold some legitimate weight. It risks oversaturation if utilized too liberally across many established heroes audiences already connect with. For Blade's big MCU entrance, the character must tow that delicate line between landing as exciting and new yet also faithful and authentic enough to the essence that made him so beloved for decades amongst fans. Depending on execution, walking that tightrope could swing wildly either way.
Blade is now scheduled to debut in theaters on November 7, 2025.
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Source: Daniel RPK