Underworld is an action horror film series created by Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, and Danny McBride, which follows characters who are caught up in a war between vampires and werewolves (called “lycans” within the films). Most of the films star Kate Beckinsale as Selene, and the character is featured in each of the stories, though the character is voiced by Canadian actress Laura Elizabeth Harris in the Endless War shorts.
01 Endless War Part I: 1890 (December 20, 2011)
02 Endless War Part II: 1967 (December 20, 2011)
03 Underworld (September 19, 2003)
04 Rise of the Lycans (January 23, 2009)
An Underworld prequel, the film is narrated by Kate Beckinsale’s Selene, and the final scene in the film is a replay of a scene from the first Underworld film, which is a huge spoiler for that film, which is one reason why I recommend that the film be seen after Underworld, rather than before it.
The other reason I like placing the film here has to do with Scott Speedman’s Michael Corvin character. Speedman only chose to appear in the first and second films of the series, but his character and the mystery of where he may be is an ongoing plot point which is resolved in the final film of the series. Having the prequel play as a sequel, helps extend Michael’s story without his absence feeling like a problem, especially with various other characters weaving in and out of the narrative.
05 Evolution (January 20, 2006)
A direct sequel to “Underworld”.
06 Endless War Part III: 2012 (December 20, 2011)
A sequel to “Evolution” (set 6 months after that story) and a direct prequel to “Awakening”.
Laura Elizabeth Harris returns as Selene
with Mark Oliver voicing Michael Corvin.
07 Awakening (January 20, 2012)
08 Blood Wars (November 24, 2016)
The final film in the series, like the others there is a slight setup for a sequel, but it does provide a relative amount of closure.