**Disney Secretly CANCELS Blade – New Midnight Sons Plan, Explained**
Rumors have been swirling that Disney has quietly canceled the highly anticipated *Blade* reboot, sending shockwaves through the Marvel fanbase. While this hasn’t been officially confirmed, several behind-the-scenes changes, including script rewrites, directorial shifts, and delays, have fueled speculation. However, despite these issues, it seems Marvel Studios is recalibrating its strategy, with a larger plan potentially involving the **Midnight Sons**.
### **Why *Blade* Might Be Canceled**
The *Blade* reboot, starring Mahershala Ali, has faced a series of development challenges. From multiple script rewrites to a director stepping down, the project has seen significant delays. Rumors suggest that Marvel may have quietly shelved the movie due to creative differences or ongoing struggles to get the tone and story right, especially as the MCU expands into darker and more supernatural territories.
There have also been reports of tension between Ali and the production team, with the actor reportedly unhappy with the script. These challenges have likely contributed to the decision to halt or delay the film indefinitely. If *Blade* is indeed canceled, it represents a major shift in Marvel’s approach to their supernatural universe.
### **What This Means for the Midnight Sons**
With *Blade* on shaky ground, Marvel may be pivoting to a different plan — building the **Midnight Sons** team through other characters and projects. The Midnight Sons, a team made up of supernatural and dark heroes, are a fan-favorite group in Marvel Comics, and their introduction to the MCU seems inevitable given recent projects. Members like Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Moon Knight, and even *Werewolf by Night* would fit perfectly into this team.
Even if *Blade* doesn’t get a solo film right away, the character could still appear as part of the Midnight Sons’ lineup. Marvel is known for introducing characters through ensemble casts, and Blade could make his debut alongside other supernatural heroes instead of in a standalone movie. This would allow the MCU to expand its darker, mystical side without needing to rely solely on *Blade*’s solo story.
### **Other Midnight Sons Members Already in the MCU**Several key members of the Midnight Sons have already been introduced in recent MCU projects, paving the way for the formation of this supernatural team:
– **Doctor Strange**: As the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange is an integral part of Marvel’s mystical universe. His involvement with the Midnight Sons seems natural, especially after the events of *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*.
– **Moon Knight**: Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight brought a dark and gritty supernatural edge to the MCU. His character is steeped in Egyptian mythology and mental health struggles, fitting right in with the Midnight Sons’ darker themes.
– **Werewolf by Night**: The special presentation *Werewolf by Night* introduced a more horror-themed side of the MCU, with Gael García Bernal’s Jack Russell embodying the classic monster. He could easily be another member of this supernatural team.
– **Ghost Rider**: Although not officially introduced yet in the MCU, Ghost Rider’s inclusion in the Midnight Sons seems likely. There have been persistent rumors about his introduction, with fans eagerly awaiting his arrival.
### **What’s Next for Blade in the MCU?**If *Blade*’s solo movie is truly canceled, this doesn’t mean the end for the character in the MCU. Marvel has a track record of weaving characters into different narratives, so it’s possible that Blade will appear in a larger ensemble film first, like a Midnight Sons movie or an Avengers-level team-up focused on the supernatural.
Marvel may also be waiting for the right creative direction before moving forward with *Blade*. Given the character’s importance to the Midnight Sons and the supernatural aspect of the MCU, it’s unlikely that Blade will be left out entirely. Fans can still hope for Mahershala Ali’s portrayal of the iconic vampire hunter to materialize in some form.
