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Blade II

Directed by Guillermo del Toro · 2002 ·

Short answer

Is Blade II worth watching?

Yes. Blade II (2002) earns a 60% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (68%) responded more warmly than critics (57%). See the 4 inputs.

60%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

57% Editorial Rating
68% Audience snapshot · excluded
52 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.1
6.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 57m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
Wesley Snipes , Kris Kristofferson , Ron Perlman , Leonor Varela , Norman Reedus , Thomas Kretschmann , Luke Goss , Matt Schulze , Danny John-Jules , Donnie Yen
Streaming
Peacock
Language
English

Also known as ब्लेड II Blade II: O Caçador de Vampiros ブレイド2 블레이드 2 刀锋战士2 刀鋒戰士2 เบลด 2 นักล่าพันธุ์อมตะ Săn Quỷ 2

Where to watch

  • Peacock

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Where to watch Blade II by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia HBO Max
Japan U-NEXT
Malaysia HBO Max
Pakistan HBO Max
Philippines HBO Max
Thailand HBO Max
United States Peacock

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (57/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
  • Celluloid Score 60% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Blade II worth watching?

Yes — Blade II earns a 60% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

Del Toro’s gore-soaked vampire sequel — Yen’s Snowman fights briefly but memorably in the Bloodpack.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (68%) responded more warmly than critics (57%).

What is Blade II about?

Blade forms an uneasy alliance with the vampire council in order to combat the Reapers, who are feeding on vampires.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Blade II

Blade II (2002) Review: Del Toro Sharpens the Fangs

Blade II hands Wesley Snipes's vampire hunter to Guillermo del Toro, whose grotesque creature design turns a comic-book sequel into a gory, stylish monster movie.

Mostly yes. It is a stylish, gory creature feature and a high point for the Blade films, for horror-action fans who can live with thin characters and dated digital effects.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Blade II: frequently asked questions

Is Blade II worth watching?

Yes. Blade II (2002) has a Celluloid Score of 60%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Blade II?

In the United States, Blade II streams on Peacock with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; HBO Max in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Blade II?

Blade II runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

What is Blade II rated?

Blade II is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Blade II?

Blade II is directed by Guillermo del Toro and stars Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, Leonor Varela, Norman Reedus.

What is the Metascore for Blade II?

Metacritic's Metascore for Blade II is 52 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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