What is the Metascore for Blade II?

Blade II has a Metascore of 52 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Blade II

Item: Blade II
Rating: 3.5
Author: Marcus Webb

Directed by Guillermo del Toro · 2002 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Blade II (2002) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (68%) responded more warmly than critics (57%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

61%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

57% Critic Score

68% Audience

52 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.1

6.7 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 57m
Cast: Donnie Yen , Wesley Snipes , Kris Kristofferson , Ron Perlman , Leonor Varela , Norman Reedus , Thomas Kretschmann , Luke Goss , Matt Schulze , Danny John-Jules
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Blade II (2002)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Critics were divided or negative (57%).
General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
Celluloid Score 61% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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 61% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

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.

Critic Reviews

critic Blade II

Blade II (2002) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Guillermo del Toro's Blade II (2002) remains a defining Fantasy landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Mixed — approach if the premise or cast specifically appeals.

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