Ali reused Blade sword training for Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

Mahershala Ali used sword-fighting skills learned for Marvel's Blade in his TIFF premiere Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, according to Variety. Tariq was hired to direct Blade in 2021 and exited directing in 2022, according to Variety. Ali confirmed by July 2026 the Blade film was dead in the water, according to Variety.