This article contains spoilers forAbbott Elementaryseason 4, episode 4, “Costume Contest.“Abbott Elementaryseason 4’s Halloween episode indirectly mocks Marvel for the continuous issues regarding theBladefilm.The students and teachers at Abbott Elementary School are celebrating Halloween this year with a costume contest, which pushes the teachers to go all out with their ideas. Melissa Schemmenti does a “couple’s costume” with her guinea pig, Sweet Cheeks, whileAbbott Elementaryillustrates how Janine and Gregory have officially become boring, but in a good way. Jacob dresses as Pat Sajak, while Barbara opts to be a bumblebee.
WhiletheAbbott Elementaryseason 4 castis creative with their costumes,Ava Coleman might have the best costume, arriving as Marvel’s iconic antihero, Blade. Ava easily wins the adult costume contest later that evening; her attire is a huge hit. It is also a fascinating choice for Ava to dress up as Blade, given the recent notorious production struggles that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has had with theirnewBlademovie. It is no secret thatMarvel’sBlademovie starring Mahershala Ali has problems, andAbbott Elementarytook the opportunity to dig at them.
Ava Gets To Play Blade In Abbott Elementary Before Mahershala Ali In The MCU
Ava Coleman Dresses Up As Blade In Abbott Elementary’s Halloween Episode
Ava Coleman dresses up as Marvel’s antihero, Blade, inAbbott Elementaryseason 4, episode 4, “Costume Contest,” which is a notable decision, given the long wait for Marvel’sBladefilm. Despite Ava’s successful costume, it is still disappointing that Ava Coleman’s rendition of the popular character debuted before Mahershala Ali’s version. However, the MCU’sBlademovie has had several production delays, attributed to the 2023 WGA and SAG strikesand the directorial and writer changes. Recently,Marvel released an update that confirmedBladeis no longer scheduled for June 21, 2025, andit is unknown when the movie will premiere.
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Blade’s continuous production delays and issues are discouraging, especially now that there is no confirmed release date for the film.MCU’sBladeis slated to have an excellent cast, but that might change due to the constant delays. It is disappointing that Marvel’sBladeseems to have continuous production delays and issues. Ava Coleman’s Blade costume is a reminder of how Marvel has repeatedly let down theBladefilm.It is exciting to see Ava as Blade, but it should be in anticipation of Mahershala Ali’s Blade.
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Marvel’s Blade Should Not Be This Difficult To Bring To Life
Although Ava Coleman can make anything look good,her Blade costume is still a testament to the character’s popularity and the high anticipation of Marvel’s film. Ava’s costume portrays how awesome Blade is—if this is how a teacher would dress up as the character, then Mahershala Ali’s Blade will be even more epic. The MCU should not endure this much trouble to bring Blade to life. Although he is a complex character, he is not difficult to understand, nor is his narrative. Marvel needs to get their act together and deliver theBlademovie that has been long-awaited.
Abbott Elementary
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Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary comedy series centered around a group of dedicated teachers at a struggling public school in Philadelphia. The show highlights their efforts to overcome bureaucratic challenges and underfunding, while showcasing their commitment to making a positive impact on their students' lives.
