Underworld 6

Underworld 6 (2026): Bloodlines Reborn, War Reignited

After years of silence, the vampire–lycan war explodes back onto screens in Underworld 6: Bloodlines Reborn, a dark, stylish continuation of the gothic action-horror franchise that defined supernatural warfare for a generation. With Kate Beckinsale returning as the immortal Death Dealer Selene, and a new generation of hybrid warriors rising from the shadows, the film delivers relentless action, lore-heavy drama, and a deeper look at the legacy of blood and betrayal that shaped the Underworld universe.

Set a decade after the events of Underworld: Blood Wars (2016), the sixth chapter begins in a world teetering on the edge of collapse. The fragile peace Selene helped forge between vampires and lycans has fractured. Rogue factions from both sides have emerged, led by zealots who reject coexistence and seek a return to pureblood dominance. Rumors spread of an ancient being—The First Hybrid—whose awakening could tip the balance of power forever.

Selene, now living in self-imposed exile in the Arctic north, is reluctantly pulled back into the fray when she learns that her daughter Eve—whose whereabouts have remained unknown—is being hunted by a shadow sect known as the Crimson Order. This cult, composed of vampire purists and enhanced lycans, believes Eve’s blood is the key to awakening the First Hybrid, a being prophesied to become either savior or destroyer.

Played by Thomas Doherty, the Crimson Order’s charismatic and brutal leader Lucan Draegor is a descendant of both Viktor and William, making him a direct heir to the original vampire and lycan bloodlines. His goal is to unify the species under one hybrid rule—his own—and eradicate any who stand in his way.

India Eisley reprises her role as Eve, now older, stronger, and struggling with the monstrous power within her. Her return reunites her with Selene, and their bond becomes the emotional core of the film. Torn between motherly protection and the burden of destiny, Selene must guide Eve not only to survive—but to lead.

The action is fast, brutal, and visually stunning. Underworld 6 raises the bar with large-scale battles, stealthy assassinations, and a climactic siege on the lost city of Nyxgard, a submerged vampire fortress containing secrets long buried. The visual tone is as gothic as ever—icy blues, deep shadows, and flashes of crimson blood cutting through the dark.

Directed by Fede Álvarez (Don’t Breathe, Evil Dead), the film leans into horror more than its predecessors, with body transformations, blood rituals, and psychological tension playing as large a role as the gun-fu action. The lore is deeper, the stakes are higher, and the mythos of the vampire–lycan origin is explored with newfound depth.

With Beckinsale delivering one of her most emotionally complex performances as Selene and a new cast breathing fresh life into the saga, Underworld 6: Bloodlines Reborn is both a return to form and a bold step forward. It’s a tale of legacy, identity, and the endless hunger for power—told through fangs, fire, and ancient fury.