Release OrderRecommended
0 / 6 watchedRelease order is the recommended first watch. The prequel lands third and hits harder once you know the characters.
- 1 Underworld Kate Beckinsale debuts as Death Dealer Selene. Introduces the vampire and Lycan war.
- 2 Underworld: Evolution Picks up immediately after the first film with Selene and Michael on the run.
- 3 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Prequel about Lucian's revolt and the origin of the war. No Beckinsale lead.
- 4 Underworld: Endless War Three animated shorts following Selene across three eras. Bridges the gap to Awakening.
- 5 Underworld: Awakening Humans have learned about both species. Selene escapes captivity and finds her daughter.
- 6 Underworld: Blood Wars Selene faces a new Lycan leader and vampire council plots. Latest released entry.
Chronological Order
0 / 7 watchedThe prequel moves first and the animated shorts split around the main films. Best saved for a second viewing.
- 1 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans The origin story. Set centuries before the rest.
- 2 Underworld: Endless War, Parts 1-2 First two animated shorts, set in 1890 and the 1960s.
- 3 Underworld The modern-day war begins.
- 4 Underworld: Evolution Direct continuation of the first film.
- 5 Underworld: Endless War, Part 3 Third animated short, set just before Awakening.
- 6 Underworld: Awakening Set years after Evolution, after the human purge.
- 7 Underworld: Blood Wars The latest chapter chronologically.
About Underworld
Selene anchors a five film war between vampires and Lycans, with Rise of the Lycans flashing back to the revolt that started it all.
Release order preserves each reveal, while the chronological list below suits a rewatch.
Good to know
A television series was still in development as of 2025 and a sixth film has been discussed but never confirmed, so nothing unreleased is listed below.
