Underworld watch order
Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.
6 entries·~8 hrs total runtime·2003–2016
In story order, Rise of the Lycans comes first.
Underworld Film Series
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1
Underworld
Movie121 min · 2003
The first released film and the introduction of Selene and Michael Corvin.
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2
Underworld: Evolution
Movie106 min · 2006
Continues directly after Underworld.
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3
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Movie92 min · 2009
A prequel depicting the origins of the war between vampires and Lycans.
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4
Underworld: Endless War
Special3 shorts, 18 min total · 2011
Three stories following Selene in 1890, 1967 and after Underworld: Evolution.
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5
Underworld: Awakening
Movie88 min · 2012
Continues Selene's story after Evolution.
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6
Underworld: Blood Wars
Movie91 min · 2016
Continues after Awakening and is the latest released film.
How many Underworld movies are there?
There are five live-action films and one three-part animated short-film collection.
Do I need to watch Rise of the Lycans before Underworld?
Rise of the Lycans is set earlier but was released after the first two films.
What order should a first-timer watch Underworld in?
Use release order from Underworld through Blood Wars.
Is Underworld finished or still ongoing?
No further screen instalment had been released after Blood Wars as of September 2026.
See also: Mortal Kombat watch order.
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