Disney‑Disney: The Marvel Calendar Shuffle
Picture this: you’ve bought tickets to the hottest superhero premiere, and the next day— poof—the date changes. That’s exactly what Disney has done to its tent‑house lineup of Marvel movies, from Blade to Avengers: Secret Wars.
Why the Chaos? A Quick Breakdown
- Blade – The original director, Basam Tariq, left in September over a clash of schedules. Disney temporarily halted production to hunt for a new helmer, slashing the release from Nov 3, 2023 to Sept 6, 2024.
- Deadpool 3 – A leap forward to Nov 8, 2024 from the original Sept 6, 2024 date.
- Fantastic Four – Moved to the sweeter spot of Feb 14, 2025, trading places with Nov 8, 2024.
- An unnumbered Marvel adventure – Deferred to Nov 7, 2025 from Feb 14, 2025.
- Avengers: Secret Wars – Big‑screen jump to May 1, 2026 from the initially slated Nov 7, 2025.
- One more title – tossed completely from Disney’s line‑up after the May 1, 2026 slot.
Inside the Curtain Call
Sources whisper that Disney’s making the Blade delay a chance to find a match for known talent. Moon Knight writer Beau DeMayo is on deck to work with the new director, given his role as the main screenwriter for the original project. Meanwhile, another close‑knitted Oscar‑winner‑starring film with Mahershala Ali has been nudged out of the timetable because the studio will “make sure it’s right.”
What It Means for the MCU
History tells us a domino effect is the rule of the game. The Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness pandemic‑based delay kicked off a cascade of pushes, dragging Thor: Love and Thunder and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever into new corners of the calendar. Now, Blade is doing the same, forcing the ensemble of Marvel’s cinematic universe to reschedule accordingly.
The Takeaway
In the end, these shuffles are less about theatrics and more about aligning creative vision, scheduling logistics, and ensuring the audience experiences the film the way Marvel intended. So, buckle up—your superhero weekends might feel a little shorter, but the thrills are only getting better.
