The Marvel antihero Eric Cross Brooks (a.k.a. Blade) is making a comeback. After the character was referenced in the hit movie Deadpool & Wolverine, anticipation has risen for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Blade reboot, which will see Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali take up the mantle of Blade. While awaiting Blade’s return to the big screen, check out our guide to learn where to stream every Blade movie and TV show in order!
In the comics, Blade is a half-human, half-vampire who uses his unique physiology to become a vampire hunter and rid the world of all vampires. His first screen appearance was in the animated Spider-Man (1994) TV show as a supporting character. However, he gained much more recognition from New Line Cinema’s Blade franchise.
The franchise started in 1998 with the release of Blade, which saw Wesley Snipes in the titular role. In the film, Blade has all the strengths of a vampire but none of their weaknesses, which serves him well in his mission of vengeance against the species. Blade was a box office success and hailed as a worthy comic back adaptation, resulting in Snipes’ Blade and Kris Kristofferson’s Abraham Whistler returning for Blade II and Blade: Trinity.
The Blade series floundered with the release of Blade: Trinity, which also starred Ryan Reynolds as Hannibal King and Jessica Biel as Abigail Whistler. While the film saw Blade team up with rogue vampire hunters to fight Dracula (Dominic Purcell), critics panned it for its formulaic story and campy tone. Hence, New Line Cinema changed directions and released Blade: The Series. The live-action TV show takes place after Blade: Trinity and sees Blade aid Krista Starr (Jill Wagner) in getting vengeance for her brother’s death at the hands of vampires.
Blade: The Series was praised for its action and story. However, many viewers were dissatisfied that Snipes didn’t return to the show, with Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones taking over the role. The show was canceled after one season. Meanwhile, New Line Cinema wouldn’t have much time to explore Blade further as Marvel Studios reclaimed the rights to the character in 2012.
Since gaining the rights to him, the MCU has begun developing its Blade reboot, which is set to premiere on November 7, 2025. In the meantime, Blade has appeared twice in other MCU works. Ali debuted as Blade in a voice cameo at the end of Eternals, while Snipes reprised his role as a variant of Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.
How to watch the Blade movies and TV shows in order
As with most superhero movies, it is best to watch the Blade movies and shows by cinematic universes. The best order is to watch New Line Cinema’s Blade franchise first, followed by the MCU’s Blade projects. If viewers want more Blade content, they can also watch the animated works featuring Blade. See below for how to watch Blade by universe:
New Line Cinema’s Blade Franchise
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Blade
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Blade II
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Blade: Trinity
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Blade: The Series
MCU
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Eternals
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Deadpool & Wolverine
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Blade
Animated Shows
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Spider-Man
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Ultimate Spider-Man Season 2 Episodes 21 - 22
Where to watch all Blade movies and TV shows online
Check out our list below to find out where to watch all the Blade movies and TV shows in the United States by the order of release date!
