Blade II (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2002, Blade II is an action, thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, running about 117 minutes. “Faster. Sharper. Deadlier.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rare mutation has occurred within the vampire community - The Reaper. A vampire so consumed with an insatiable bloodlust that they prey on vampires as well as humans, transforming victims who are unlucky enough to survive into Reapers themselves. Blade is asked by the Vampire Nation for his help in preventing a nightmare plague that would wipe out both humans and vampires.
Who’s in it. Blade II stars Wesley Snipes as Eric Brooks / Blade, Kris Kristofferson as Abraham Whistler, Ron Perlman as Dieter Reinhardt and Leonor Varela as Nyssa Damaskinos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Blade II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $155M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blade II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blade II tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blade II (2002)?
- In US, Blade II is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blade II worth watching?
- Blade II holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blade II?
- Blade II stars Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, Leonor Varela and Norman Reedus.
- When was Blade II released?
- Blade II was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.