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What makes Blade’s saga particularly disappointing is its simplicity. The core concept—a black superhero battling vampires—is inherently appealing and should be easy to produce. It should be a no-brainer for Marvel to make this film, leveraging Ali’s star power to deliver a gritty, stylish blockbuster. Yet, persistent behind-the-scenes setbacks have turned what could be a highlight into a cautionary tale of mismanagement and lost focus.