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Blade Debuts in Marvel Zombies Before Live-Action Film

9/19/2025

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Mahershala Ali's Blade will first appear in the animated series Marvel Zombies, not the delayed live-action film.
The live-action Blade has experienced significant delays since its 2019 announcement, with multiple changes in writers and directors.
In Marvel Zombies, Blade will be a variant styled after Moon Knight, voiced by Todd Williams.
The series will explore darker themes in the MCU, building on the success of previous animated projects.
Marvel Zombies premieres on September 24 on Disney+.

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Story summary

Mahershala Ali's Blade will first appear in the animated series Marvel Zombies, not the delayed live-action film.
The live-action Blade has experienced significant delays since its 2019 announcement, with multiple changes in writers and directors.
In Marvel Zombies, Blade will be a variant styled after Moon Knight, voiced by Todd Williams.
The series will explore darker themes in the MCU, building on the success of previous animated projects.
Marvel Zombies premieres on September 24 on Disney+.