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Mahershala Ali Calls Marvel's Blade Reboot Failure
Mahershala Ali says Marvel's scrapped Blade reboot is Kevin Feige's biggest failure.
In brief
Mahershala Ali says Marvel's scrapped Blade reboot is Kevin Feige's biggest failure. Mahershala Ali confirms Marvel's Blade reboot, planned with him seven years ago, remains unmade despite Kevin Feige calling it his biggest career failure. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Mahershala Ali at Palm Springs Awards
Mahershala Ali spoke at the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 3, 2026.
Blade Reboot Planned Seven Years Ago
Marvel planned a Blade reboot with Mahershala Ali starring in 2019 at Comic-Con.
Ali Confirms Project Never Happened
Ali confirmed he would not lead the Blade reboot after being announced to star in 2019.
Ali Questions Why Project Failed
Ali said the Blade reboot's failure is a 'Kevin Feige question' with billions of dollars and a two-time Oscar winner under contract.
Feige Calls It Biggest Career Failure
Kevin Feige described the Blade reboot as his biggest career failure, which Ali agrees with.
The headline
Mahershala Ali confirms Marvel's Blade reboot, planned with him seven years ago, remains unmade despite Kevin Feige calling it his biggest career failure.
