Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
2009, English. Directed by Patrick Tatopoulos.
Every war has a beginning.
A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja, courageous Lucian leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor. Determined to break the king's enslavement of his people, Lucian faces off against the Death Dealer army in a bid for Lycan independence.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 4,108 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is streaming on Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 February 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Danny McBride, Robert Orr, Dirk Blackman
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $92M
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: quick answers
What should I watch before Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Watch Underworld (2003) and Underworld: Evolution (2006) first.
What comes after Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Next in the series: Underworld: Awakening (2012) and Underworld: Blood Wars (2016).
Is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 4,108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Underworld: Rise of the Lycans have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans on?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is streaming on Sony Liv in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
If you liked Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, try Underworld: Evolution, Underworld, Underworld: Blood Wars.
Who directed Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) was directed by Patrick Tatopoulos and stars Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen.