The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is about to get a whole lot darker with the highly anticipated Blade reboot, starring Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali as the titular vampire hunter. Scheduled for a 2025 release, this film marks Ali’s first solo outing as the half-human, half-vampire antihero, following his voice cameo in 2021’s Eternals post-credits scene.

The new Blade movie is set to explore the origins of Eric Brooks, also known as Blade, as he navigates the murky underworld of vampires while struggling with his own identity as a “daywalker”—a being who possesses all the strengths of a vampire with none of their weaknesses. The story will take audiences deep into the supernatural side of the MCU, introducing new characters and expanding on the mythology of vampires within the Marvel universe.

Rumors suggest that Blade will be taking on not just ordinary vampires, but ancient and powerful beings who have been pulling the strings behind the scenes for centuries. As Blade battles these formidable foes, he will also grapple with his internal demons, questioning what it means to be both human and monster.