Blade: Trinity

Blade has spent years policing the night world, cutting down vampires with surgical precision. When federal agents pull him into the daylight and accuse him of crossing lines, he discovers a hidden clan of human vampire hunters called the Nightstalkers. Abigail Whistler and Hannibal King are two elite trackers who know the undead better than most. The trio join forces to trace a ruthless new predator who is hunting Blade himself and drawing the newest vampire lord, Dracula, onto the scene. As the trail grows hotter, Blade must decide who to trust and how far he will go to stop a threat older than any creed. The film balances brutal combat with witty banter and a personal sense of duty.

Released in 2004, Blade: Trinity was directed by David S. Goyer who also wrote the screenplay. Wesley Snipes returns as Blade alongside Jessica Biel and Ryan Reynolds in a Marvel adaptation based on creations by Gene Colan and Marv Wolfman.

The film earned around 131 million worldwide, performing modestly against earlier entries in the series and alongside prevailing superhero fare of the time. It faced tough summer competition and mixed reviews that tempered expectations, though some markets rewarded its pace.

Blade: Trinity helped cement the franchise as a bridge between horror and superhero cinema. It features Ryan Reynolds' wisecracking Hannibal King and Jessica Biel as a capable ally, elements that contributed to the era's blend of brisk action and humor. Its humor and style helped shape later genre blends today.

Critics were mixed about the film's tone and plotting, but many praised its pace and action set pieces while noting a crowded story and uneven villainry. Themes touch on trust, power, and what it means to vigilantly guard both humans and the innocent, while leaving room for future improvements overall.