diff --git a/modules/video_filter/blend.cpp b/modules/video_filter/blend.cpp
index b9b3a97916..0da5a0ec8d 100644
--- a/modules/video_filter/blend.cpp
+++ b/modules/video_filter/blend.cpp
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@
 # include "config.h"
 #endif
 
-#include <assert.h>
 #include <vlc_common.h>
 #include <vlc_plugin.h>
 #include <vlc_filter.h>