Marvel Studios Head Suggests Blade Movie Won't Be Rated-R

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is best known for taking bold risks, and this particular trait of the franchise is being pushed to the forefront in Phase 4. After mainly focusing on films throughout the Infinity Saga, Marvel Studios is now embracing the small screen by introducing several shows on Disney+ that heavily connect to big-screen features. 

Another key development for the studio is the arrival of an R-Rated property in the form of Deadpool 3, marking the first time that this kind of project will be included in the MCU's lineup. Given that Deadpool 3 will carry over elements from Fox, the R-rating was a necessary inclusion, but this raised the question of whether or not other upcoming projects will receive the same treatment. 

A good example is Blade. As part of the shocking announcement from 2019's San Diego Comic-Con, the film's premise of including supernatural monsters and horror elements creates a window of opportunity for Marvel to infuse it with R-Rated content.  

However, based on a latest comment from the president of Marvel Studios, it looks like this rating will not happen anytime soon for the project. 

DEADPOOL 3 IS THE MCU'S LONE R-RATED PROJECT

Aaron Couch of The Hollywood Reporter shared that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige admitted that there are still no plans to explore R-rated content for the MCU other than Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3. 

If there is a story that requires an R-rating, the Marvel chief pointed out that they would still be open to discuss it behind-the-scenes. 

Feige says other than #Deadpool3, there are still no plans to explore R-ratings for the MCU. Naturally, if there is a story where that would make sense, sure they would discuss it. (i.e. don’t hold your breath for an R-rated Marvel project outside Deadpool)

— Aaron Couch (@AaronCouch) February 24, 2021

This development suggests that Mahershala Ali's Blade will not be rated-R considering that this film is already being written.

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