Mahershala Ali’s Blade Picks Up Dubious Distinction as MCU Phase 5 Ends

For six years following Kevin Feige’s unexpected announcement of the Oscar-winning actor’s casting as Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the project has been stuck in developmental purgatory. However, it is said that the actor is still connected to portray the anti-hero, a role he briefly filled with a voice appearance in 2021’s Eternals. Although the official premiere of this character remains uncertain, the beloved Daywalker made his MCU debut last year in Deadpool & Wolverine, with Wesley Snipes reprising his legendary role from the past.

Batman: James Gunn Talks DCU Costume, If Grey & Blue Suit Is Possible

In December 2024, Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe (DCU) was officially debuted with the premiere of the animated Creature Commandos series. The first live-action movie from DCU, featuring Superman, is set to hit US cinemas within just under two weeks. Following this, Peacemaker Season 2 will air in August 2025, and Supergirl will make its appearance in June 2026.

Riz Ahmed & Lily James Find a Conspiracy in Relay Trailer

In “Relay,” we delve into the realm of intermediaries, or those who arrange transactions between unscrupulous corporations and informants. When an individual (James) unwittingly comes across sensitive data, he joins forces with a broker (Ahmed) in an attempt to rectify the situation.