Name: Underworld: Blood Wars (2016)
Director: Anna Foerster
Genre: action, fantasy, horror
Released: 2016
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cast: Bradley James, Charles Dance, Kate Beckinsale, Lara Pulver, Theo James

Overview

Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) Storyline

Underworld: Blood Wars is the 2016 entry that continues Selene’s endless fight for survival as both vampires and Lycans close in around her. Hunted by enemies on every side, Selene is pulled into a new power struggle involving vampire covens, ancient rituals and Lycan forces seeking dominance. The film expands the world with new vampire factions and a colder, more mythic visual style, while still keeping the franchise’s trademark mix of gothic fantasy and action horror. As betrayals stack up and old alliances collapse, Selene is forced to evolve again if she wants to protect the future of her bloodline. Blood Wars acts as a later chapter in the franchise’s mythology, built for fans who have followed the vampire and Lycan conflict from the beginning.

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Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) Details Director, release, studio & more

Director: Anna Foerster
Release: 24/11/2016
Runtime: 1h 31m
Universe: IDW Publishing
Last Updated: 16 Aug 2026

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Cast of Underworld: Blood Wars (2016)

Bradley James

Charles Dance

Kate Beckinsale

Lara Pulver

Theo James

Tobias Menzies

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Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) Review 7/10

We have rated Underworld: Blood Wars 7 out of 10, because while it is not the sharpest entry in the franchise, it still delivers enough gothic action and Selene coolness to keep fans entertained. Kate Beckinsale remains the strongest reason to watch, giving Selene that familiar mix of ice-cold warrior and wounded survivor. The story leans heavily into vampire politics, covens and supernatural destiny, which will work best for viewers already invested in the Underworld lore. The action is stylish, the atmosphere is suitably dark and the film does try to push Selene into a more mythic role. It is definitely a fans-first sequel rather than an easy starting point, but as another blood-soaked slice of gothic monster warfare, Blood Wars still has enough bite to justify the trip back into the shadows.

Did You Know?

Blood Wars is the fifth live-action film in the Underworld franchise.
Kate Beckinsale returned again as Selene, the franchise’s central character.
Theo James reprises his role as David from Underworld: Awakening.
Anna Foerster directed the film, becoming the first woman to direct an Underworld movie.
The film explores new vampire covens and political divisions within the vampire world.
Tobias Menzies plays Marius, a major Lycan antagonist.
The movie continues the long-running war between vampires and Lycans.
Blood Wars gives Selene another transformation within the franchise mythology.
The visual style leans into colder, more mythic gothic fantasy imagery.
The film was positioned as a continuation of Selene’s story after Awakening.