All 5 Underworld Movies in Order

In a world bathed in blue light and eternal night, we follow Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a vampire Death Dealer hunting Lycans. When she meets the mysterious Michael, a human with a secret, her convictions are shaken. The film stands out for its sleek gothic style, leather-clad action and Beckinsale's icy elegance. A dark fairy tale full of bullets and secrets, and the start of something bigger.

The action is ramped up and the story digs into the origins of vampires and Lycans. Selene and Michael, now a hybrid, are on the run as ancient monsters awaken. Spectacular and visually impressive, though it sometimes gets lost in its own mythology. Still, the Selene-Michael dynamic stays engaging, and the fights are bigger than ever.

This prequel sheds light on the tragic beginning of the centuries-old war. Lucian, the first Lycan able to take human form, falls in love with Sonja, daughter of vampire elder Viktor. Michael Sheen steals the show as the fiery freedom fighter, and the film offers more drama and emotion than expected, giving the saga a solid foundation.

Selene awakens in a world where humans now know about vampires and Lycans, and the hunt is on. In this near-future setting the film introduces genetically engineered hybrids, secret labs and brutal confrontations. The style remains, but the emphasis is now fully on speed and spectacle, and Selene is more ruthless than ever.

In the final film, Selene joins a vampire coven in a last attempt to end the war, facing betrayal from within and a new Lycan threat. The pace is high and the action intense, but it's more shootout than story. The series remains beloved for its unique atmosphere, visual style and immortal lead characters.