The late Stan Lee once said, “The success of Blade opened the door for all the Marvel films that followed. It showed Hollywood that our stories could work on the big screen.” Without Blade, there would be no X-Men (2000). No Spider-Man (2002). No Iron Man (2008) and no Avengers (2012). Blade was the spark that lit the fire.

New Jack City gave us one of the most unforgettable villains in cinematic history with Wesley Snipes as Nino Brown, introduced us to a new side of Ice-T, gave Chris Rock his first breakout role, and showcased the directorial vision of Mario Van Peebles. This movie wasn’t just another crime drama — it was a cultural event.