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The Marvel Studios adaptation ofBladehas lost another director, in what appears to be a recurring joke. According to The Wrap, the director’s chair for theBladereboot has experienced a surprise twist; Yann Demange, who stepped in as the savior after the first director Bassam Tariq’s exit, has amicably parted ways with the project.
The film has faced challenges ever since it was first announced five years ago at San Diego Comic-Con. In addition to the two directors,Bladehas worked with a number of writers. According to the report, Eric Pearson (Fantastic Four) is currently penning the new script for the MCU’s forthcoming flick.
Wesley Snipes in Blade II [Credit: New Line Cinema/Warner Bros.]However, the good news is that Mahershala Ali remains committed to playing the lead role of Blade, which was earlier donned by Wesley Snipes.
Blade: Yann Demange Steps Down as Director of Mahershala Ali’s Movie
Bladefans have been eagerly anticipating the Daywalker’sreturn to the big screenin the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, it seems like the project just can’t catch a break, as director Yann Demange has reportedly exited the film (perThe Wrap).
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Demange’s exit “was entirely amicable”, according to the report. As of the publication of this story, Disney and Marvel Studios have not yet responded to theBladereport.This news comes after a string of production woes for the highly anticipated movie.As stated byDeadline, the reboot was first announced in 2019.
There have been two directors for the film since then; Bassam Tariq left in 2022 (viaTHR).In the weeks that followed, more issues surfaced, beginning with a report claiming that the actor Mahershala Ali was “frustrated” with the film’s development (seeX).
However, with the loss of its second director, Eric Pearson, the writer is continuing to work on the script for the MCU’sBlade. Michael Green, Nic Pizzolatto, and Michael Starrbury handled the earlier drafts. Also, Ali is stillattached to the movie.
Thankfully, the actor, 50, remains committed to his role, having given what was perceived as a positive update in December of last year (viaEntertainment Weekly):
We’re working on it. That’s the best I could tell you. I’m really encouraged by the direction of the project. I think we’ll be back at it relatively soon.
Despite how annoying these delays have been, a source with knowledge of the matter told The Wrap that Marvel’s current priority is gettingBladeright, not meeting a release date.
Fan Response: Mahershala Ali’sBladeFaces Another Setback
The return ofBladeto the big screen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been much hyped by fans of the franchise.The project’s excitement level rose upon learning thatMahershala Aliwould be taking on the iconic role thatWesley Snipeshad previously played.
However, director Yann Demange, 46, has reportedly left the film, so it appears like the project is stuck in a rut. This information follows a run of production issues with the film. Thus, fans are apparently angry & disappointed with the latest updates on themovie’s status.
Check out a few comments by fans:
One of the best actors in Hollywood came to you and said he wants to be BLADE and you can’t even get the film off the ground. Good lord.
— Austin (@AustinPlanet)June 27, 2025
It’s a guy fighting vampires! Why is this so hard 😖?!
— Joseph Dutra 🦆 (@dutra_joseph)July 28, 2025
You gotta wonder how long before he says count me out
— 🇺🇸Andres🇨🇴 (@NaughtySnuggles)June 06, 2025
He’s a great pic, but let’s say you’re trying to get a trilogy. He’s a vampire. Ali is already 50 years old 15 years younger than when Wesley Snipes took it.
— Gustavo (@HomerGriffin616)July 24, 2025
Holy shit. Just scrap it.
It’s over.
— Adam Greenbaum (@Greenbaumly)July 25, 2025
According toVulture,Bladewas scheduled to go into production in November 2022 and be released on July 15, 2025. With a new team joining, Disney, however, had to give the upcoming movie a little extra time. It is therefore anticipated that August 24, 2025, will be the new release date for the film.
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While Demange’s departure may disappoint fans, we are pleased that, despite these challenges, Marvel Studios seems determined to getBladeright. The studio is reportedly more focused on delivering a quality film than rushing it out the door.So, let’s hope that the Daywalker rises from the ashes stronger than ever.
The firstBlademovie is available to rent on Apple TV.
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