After years of anticipation and delays, Marvel Studios is finally bringing back the Daywalker with NEW Blade (2025), starring Mahershala Ali in the titular role. The reboot aims to reintroduce the legendary half-vampire vampire hunter to a new generation, tying into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) while honoring the gritty legacy of the original Wesley Snipes trilogy.
In this reimagined origin, Blade confronts not only bloodthirsty vampire covens but a deeper, shadowy organization pulling strings behind global chaos. Rumors suggest that the film will blend gothic horror with modern techno-thriller elements, potentially involving MI13 (a British supernatural intelligence agency from the comics), and introduce characters like Black Knight (Kit Harington) and even Lilith, the Mother of All Vampires.
Set against the eerie underworld of London and Eastern Europe, NEW Blade follows Eric Brooks (Ali) as he investigates a spike in vampire activity linked to a bioengineered virus that grants vampires immunity to sunlight. The tone is expected to be darker than recent MCU films, leaning into R-rated territory with intense action sequences and a morally gray hero who struggles with his own monstrous side.
Early production details and teaser footage point to Mahershala Ali delivering a stoic yet deeply human portrayal of Blade—more introspective than Snipes’ version, but just as fierce. The film is directed by Yann Demange ('71, Lovecraft Country), known for balancing horror with social commentary. The script underwent multiple rewrites to ensure both Marvel continuity and narrative coherence, a sign that Marvel is taking this relaunch very seriously.
The cinematography looks more grounded, borrowing visual elements from neo-noir and urban horror rather than the slick, CGI-heavy style of many recent superhero outings.
Assuming NEW Blade ends on a cliffhanger—as many believe—the next chapter could expand into the supernatural corners of the MCU. A possible follow-up, Blade: Blood Requiem, might see Blade teaming up with Elsa Bloodstone, Moon Knight, and Werewolf by Night to form the Midnight Sons. Their mission? Stop the resurrection of Dracula, whose cult is attempting to merge the vampire realm with Earth’s dimension via a dark celestial ritual.
Ali’s Blade, hardened by betrayal and personal loss, would have to embrace his role not just as a hunter—but as a leader of the damned fighting for humanity’s last dawn.
NEW Blade promises to be a bold fusion of horror, action, and superhero spectacle. If executed well, it could become Marvel’s most mature and visually distinct offering yet, tapping into the same gothic energy that made the original trilogy a cult classic. More importantly, it could lay the foundation for a new supernatural era in the MCU.
No official links are available yet, but anticipation is high. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, Blade is ready to cut his way into legend once again.
