Underworld (film series)

Underworld
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Created by	Kevin Grevioux Len Wiseman Danny McBride
Original work	Underworld (2003)
Owner	Sony Pictures Entertainment
Years	2003–present
Print publications
Novel(s)	Underworld (2003) Blood Enemy (2004) Evolution (2005) Rise of the Lycans (2008)
Comics	Underworld (2003) Red in Tooth and Claw (2004) Evolution (2005) Rise of the Lycans (2008) Blood Wars (2017)
Films and television
Film(s)	Underworld (2003) Evolution (2006) Rise of the Lycans (2009) Awakening (2012) Blood Wars (2016)
Short film(s)	Endless War (2011)
Games
Video game(s)	The Eternal War (2004)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)	Underworld (2003) Evolution (2006) Rise of the Lycans (2009) Awakening (2012) Blood Wars (2017)

Underworld is an American action horror film series created by Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, and Danny McBride. It follows characters who are caught up in a war between vampires and werewolves (called "death-dealers" and "lycans", respectively, within the films). Most of the films star Kate Beckinsale as Selene. The first film, Underworld (2003), introduces Selene, an elite vampire-warrior who defies her orders, and Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman), a human who gets caught up in the war. The second film, Underworld: Evolution (2006), follows Selene and Michael as they are hunted by their enemies. The third film, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009), is the prequel to the series, chronicling the origins of the vampire-lycan war. The fourth film, Underworld: Awakening (2012), is the sequel to Underworld: Evolution. In this film, humans have discovered the existence of vampires and lycans, and are trying to eradicate both species. A fifth film, titled Underworld: Blood Wars (2016), focuses on Selene who tries to stop a new war between vampires and lycans.

The series received generally negative reviews from critics, but amassed a strong fan following and grossed a total of $539 million, against a combined budget of $207 million.^[1]