Wesley Snipes‘ ‘Blade‘ Sets Guinness World Record for Most Watched Marvel Movie

Wesley Snipes‘ iconic Marvel movie ‘Blade‘ has set a new Guinness World Record for the most watched Marvel movie in the world. The film, which was released in 1998, has been viewed by millions of people worldwide, making it the most popular Marvel movie to date.

The Record-Breaking Film

‘Blade‘ was directed by Stephen Norrington and starred Wesley Snipes as the titular character, a half-human, half-vampire hybrid who protects humans from vampires. The film was a commercial success and spawned two sequels, ‘Blade II’ and ‘Blade: Trinity’.

A Marvelous Achievement

The Guinness World Record for the most watched Marvel movie is a significant achievement for ‘Blade‘, especially considering the popularity of other Marvel movies such as ‘The Avengers‘ and ‘Iron Man‘. The record was set after a thorough analysis of box office sales, DVD sales, and streaming data.

Wesley Snipes‘ Impact on Marvel

Wesley Snipes‘ portrayal of Blade has had a significant impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The character’s popularity led to the creation of other Marvel movies and TV shows, including ‘X-Men‘ and ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘ Snipes’ performance as Blade also paved the way for other actors to play Marvel characters on the big screen.

A Legacy Continued

Despite the success of ‘Blade‘, Wesley Snipes has not reprised his role as the character in recent Marvel movies. However, the character remains an important part of Marvel‘s history and continues to inspire new generations of fans. In 2019, Marvel announced plans to reboot the ‘Blade‘ franchise with Mahershala Ali set to star as the titular character.

Conclusion

Wesley Snipes‘ ‘Blade‘ setting a new Guinness World Record for the most watched Marvel movie is a testament to the film’s enduring popularity and influence on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The character of Blade remains an important part of Marvel‘s history, and fans continue to celebrate the impact that Snipes had on the franchise.

Read more about the ‘Blade‘ franchise on Marvel‘s official website.