The project was first announced in 2019, withMahershala Ali set to debut in the role.
Bassam Tariq was originally attached as the director, but left the project and was replaced by Yann Demange.
However, Demange left the project in 2024, placing the project in production limbo once again.
The film has since been removed fromMarvel’s 2025 release schedule, but it hasn’t been canceled.
Kevin Feige has shared that he expectsBladeto debut in the MCU, but when is still undetermined.
Feige may want some fresh blood for the MCU’sBlade, but Coogler is the best person for the job.
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Sinnersis the latest and first horror film directed by Ryan Coogler.
The film stars Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers, Smoke and Stack.
It also earned an A Cinemascore, becoming the first horror film to receive that grade.
He did great things with films likeCreedandBlack Panther, but Sinners proved he’s also an excellent original storyteller.
Today on Screen Rant, lets examine Blades long struggle to climb out of development Hell.
Coogler and Marvel have already found incredible success together.
2018’sBlack Panthergrossed over $1.3 billion worldwide.
While 2022’sWakanda Foreverdid slightly worse, it still made an impressive $850 million worldwide.
Ryan Coogler proved he can make entertaining superhero fare that’s still award-worthy and thought-provoking.