How to Watch Underworld in Order
To watch Underworld: Evolution, start with Underworld.
Watch Underworld in release order for a first viewing — start with Underworld (2003). There are 5 films, released between 2003–2016. That is 8.3 hours of viewing. Only 2 are essential to follow the story — 3.8 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 5 watched- 1Underworld2003Essential122m
- 2Underworld: Evolution2006Essential106m
- 3Underworld: Rise of the Lycans200992m
- 4Underworld: Awakening201288m
- 5Underworld: Blood Wars201691m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Underworld20036.9
- 2Underworld: Evolution20066.6
- 3Underworld: Rise of the Lycans20096.5
- 4Underworld: Awakening20126.3
- 5Underworld: Blood Wars20165.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Underworld?
For a first viewing, watch Underworld in release order, starting with Underworld (2003) and ending with Underworld: Blood Wars (2016). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Underworld films are there?
There are 5 Underworld films.
Can I skip any Underworld films?
2 of the 5 films carry the main story: Underworld, Underworld: Evolution. The other 3 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Underworld?
Start with Underworld, released in 2003. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Underworld?
Watching every Underworld film takes 8.3 hours. Sticking to the 2 essential films takes 3.8 hours.