Uncertainty surrounding Mahershala Ali’s Blade reboot left fans concerned especially after Wesley Snipes’ Deadpool & Wolverine prediction.

Back in 2019 Marvel Studios’ had promised to bring a fresh take to the beloved character of Blade at San Diego Comic-Con. After Wesley Snipes had turned the iconic vampire hunter into a fan-favorite character, Mahershala Ali was offered the opportunity to take over the mantle for a highly anticipated Blade reboot.

Mahershala Ali in Alita: Battle Angel | 20th Century Studios

However, despite the 2019 announcement, Mahershala Ali’s Blade reboot got caught in the middle of Hollywood strikes and a changing studio strategy, leading to several delays and loss of hope among audiences. Thereafter, as Wesley Snipes made a famous remark about his character in Deadpool & Wolverine, fans became concerned if it was an eerie prediction about Ali’s reboot.

Latest Update Hints at a State of Uncertainty for Mahershala Ali’s Blade 

After Mahershala Ali’s Blade reboot went through a bunch of hurdles and challenging situations since 2019, fans expected the film to finally begin production in 2024. However, according to actor-producer and industry insider Alex Perez, recent updates surrounding the film suggest even more delay in production.

Speaking with The Cosmic Circus, Alex Perez offered some insight into the Blade reboot’s status. Asked by fans about the progress of Mahershala Ali’s project, Perez revealed that the reboot is in a “limbo state”. Despite fans’ expectations for a new dimension to the fan-favorite role of the iconic vampire hunter, Perez’s updates seemed to hint at the uncertainty surrounding the film.

Any word on Blade? Fans asked

It’s in a limbo state. Perez revealed

Is Blade dead? Fans wondered

No, but it is in a weird limbo state. Perez informed.

Alex Perez implied that while Mahershala Ali’s Blade reboot has not been officially canceled, it remains stagnant with no clear path forward. Suggesting that the film’s production has stalled or encountered significant obstacles, Perez’s update led to growing frustration among fans.

Despite fans’ eager anticipation for the return of Blade to the big screen, it seems people might have to wait some more with no concrete progress.

Wesley Snipes’ Deadpool & Wolverine Prediction Left Fans Concerned 

Although people were initially excited about the Blade reboot and Mahershala Ali’s casting, recent delays and prolonged silence surrounding the project have left fans concerned about its future. Further, with tangible updates on the film becoming increasingly scarce, Marvel fans are growing suspicious about the ultimate outcome.

People are worrying if Ali’s reboot will eventually overcome its difficulties, or succumb to its hurdles. Meanwhile, the original Blade actor Wesley Snipes’ remarks from Deadpool & Wolverine began making rounds on the internet with fans wondering if it was an eerie prediction or just a cheeky dig at Mahershala Ali’s delayed project.

Wesley Snipes as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios

Apparently, for those who aren’t aware, Snipes made a cameo as Blade in Ryan Reynolds’ blockbuster and made a cheeky remark about there only being one Blade in Marvel.

There’s only been one Blade. Only ever gonna be one Blade.

“Only ever gonna be one Blade.”

Guess Wesley was right 😂

— Maruf (@MKH2K9) August 7, 2024

Damn bro there might actually always be one Blade…

— Salvage1009 (@NewSalvage) August 7, 2024

Only one Blade… he told you 😉 pic.twitter.com/nD9OYD1XcC

— Box Office Forecast 🎬 (@BoxOfficeFcst) August 7, 2024

Because there is only one Blade!

— Tristan Antoine (@TrizzyDigital) August 7, 2024

Maybe @wesleysnipes was right? There can only one Blade. 😉

— Casey Ryback (@CaseyRyback00) August 7, 2024

There’s only been one blade, there will only ever be one blade.

— DudeFella – Games & MMA 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@Bamfzilla) August 7, 2024

Now with Wesley Snipes’ remark followed by Alex Perez’s latest update surrounding Mahershala Ali’s reboot, fans wondered if Snipes’ dialogue might have been a witty prediction of the future of the character. Fans took to X to express their concerns surrounding the project while highlighting how Deadpool movies often address controversial and outrageous elements from the Marvel universe.

Deadpool & Wolverine is currently running in theaters worldwide.