Costume designer confirms fan theory about “Blade” reboot’s vision
“We wanted to acknowledge where Blade came from,” the designer said, “but also create something that feels fresh and relevant to today’s superhero audience.”
The upcoming Blade movie reboot has sparked a wave of excitement among fans—and now, a major theory about the film’s aesthetic direction has been confirmed.
In a recent interview with Newsweek, the film’s costume designer revealed that the new version of Blade will intentionally draw visual inspiration from the original 1998 trilogy starring Wesley Snipes.
For years, fans speculated that the reboot would lean into the gritty, gothic style that defined the original Blade films.
Now, it’s official. According to the designer, the wardrobe and overall visual palette of the film will merge contemporary design with a nod to the iconic look that made the first Blade a cult classic.
The reboot will reportedly retain the dark, leather-clad, vampire-slayer aesthetic, while subtly updating it for modern audiences.
This approach is a deliberate effort to honor the legacy of the original series while carving out a new identity for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) version of the character.
"We wanted to acknowledge where Blade came from,” the designer said, “but also create something that feels fresh and relevant to today’s superhero audience."
Mahershala Ali is set to star as the titular half-human, half-vampire hunter.
His casting alone brought huge anticipation to the project, and this latest reveal about the costume and style choices has only heightened expectations.
The Blade reboot is part of Marvel’s Phase Five lineup and is scheduled for release in 2025.
As production continues, fans can expect a fusion of nostalgic callbacks and innovative storytelling that seeks to reinvent the Daywalker for a new era—while staying true to the gritty soul that made Blade a legend in the first place.