UPDATE: Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has just unveiled critical updates regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), confirming the status of several highly anticipated projects, including Blade and the potential for Miles Morales to join the MCU.
In a recent press conference, Feige addressed pressing questions about the future of the MCU, particularly focusing on the long-awaited Blade reboot, which stars Mahershala Ali. As fans mark the six-year anniversary of Ali’s casting, Feige revealed that the film has undergone a tumultuous development journey, with four different iterations of the character explored. Feige stated that the current version has “landed on modern day” but emphasized that the production team did not want to simply dress Ali in a leather outfit and have him hunt vampires.
“We didn’t want to do that to Mahershala and he didn’t want to do that to us,” Feige explained.
Feige confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that they did not feel confident in the existing script for Blade and are actively working to ensure it meets the high expectations of fans. The film’s previous concepts included a storyline set during the Prohibition era, which was ultimately scrapped.
Additionally, Feige addressed the status of Miles Morales, stating that Marvel has been instructed to remain distant from introducing the character into the MCU due to existing rights held by Sony. The animated Spider-Man trilogy is set to conclude with Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse in June 2027, leaving fans to wait for any potential crossover.
Turning to the long-term roadmap, Feige confirmed that Marvel’s plans extend all the way to 2032, including a major focus on the X-Men. He revealed that new actors would be recast for their MCU debut, directed by Jake Schreier of Thunderbolts fame. However, fans of the original Fox characters will have one last chance to see them in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
“Secret Wars very, very much sets us up for the future,” Feige teased. “Avengers: Endgame was about endings, literally, and Secret Wars is about beginnings.”
Feige reassured fans that the term “reset” does not imply a full reboot, which he described as a “scary word.” Instead, he clarified that the MCU will enter a new phase with a “singular timeline” following the events of Secret Wars, which is expected to integrate the X-Men and Fantastic Four into the existing MCU framework.
As anticipation builds around these developments, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further announcements regarding the MCU’s expanding universe. The excitement surrounding Blade, the future of Miles Morales, and the return of classic characters in a new MCU context promises to keep Marvel’s dedicated fanbase engaged in the coming months.
With these revelations, the MCU is set for an exciting future, but fans will need to keep a close eye on how these projects evolve. Keep checking for updates as Marvel continues to reshape its cinematic landscape.
