But as the superhero genre continues to evolve, DC and Marvel are embracing the idea of multiverses as old and new actors play the same character in the same film.
But like many superhero films, multiple actors can play the same role without pitting them against each other.
Wesley Snipes is correct in that Mahershala Ali will have some big shoes to fill.
Not only was the Blade film series immensely popular, but moviegoers loved Snipes as the half-human, half-vampire Marvel staple.