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At this stage, many are doubtful whether Blade will meet its planned 2025 release date. If it does, it will mark nearly six years of development—an unthinkable amount of time for a superhero movie. This prolonged delay is widely viewed as an embarrassment for Marvel Studios, especially considering how straightforward it should be to produce a vampiric superhero film. The delays are perceived to stem not just from logistical issues but also from deeper creative and ideological conflicts within the MCU.