Blade: Undead by Dawn

Blade: Undead by Dawn is a neo-noir action horror film based on the Marvel Comics character Blade. It is the sequel to Blade (2013) and the eighth entry in the Marvel Film Universe. Directed by James McTeigue, Corey Dietrich reprises the lead role as Eric Brooks/Blade, alongside. The film, set four years after the events of Blade, centers on Blade entering a conflict with the Vampire Nation which sees the resurgence of a cannibalistic subspecies of vampires known as Tryks.
Following the success of Blade, development on a sequel began in 2015 with M.J. Bassett slated to return as director but they later departed the project for unknown reasons. Marvel Entertainment was adamant about exploring a more horror-inspired sequel in regards to the film's style, hiring McTeigue after seeing his work on Ninja Assassin (2009). In writing the screenplay, Baptise was influenced by the 2002 Christopher Hinz run and supernatural horror films, seeking to continue Blade's film noir vibe. Principal photography began in May 2017 on location in New York with additional filming at NewGround Studios in Los Angeles. Once again featuring frenetic martial arts choreography, McTeigue employed highly-detailed, long single takes to better illustrate the action.
Undead by Dawn had its premiere on May 25, 2018 at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre and was released theatrically on June 15, 2018. It received rave reviews from critics, with praise for the action sequences, visual style, and creature effects. The film grossed over $430.9 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of the year. It was named one of the best films of the year and has since been called one of the best films in the Marvel Film Universe. It was followed by narrative sequels: Mighty Avengers (2022), Strikeforce (2024), Mighty Avengers: Original Sin (2027).