22 Years Later, The Cult Action Movie That Started an Underrated Franchise Is Back from the Dead on Free Streaming

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As a huge fan of those dark, gritty action movies from the 90s and early 2000s, I’m so excited to hear that Underworld is coming to free streaming! You had films like The Crow and Blade really setting the tone for that gothic action vibe, and then later stuff like Resident Evil and Van Helsing came along. But Underworld always stood out to me – it really grabbed my attention and launched the lead actress into stardom. Plus, it created this amazing franchise that people still love! If you haven’t seen it, it’s a fantastic action movie with vampires and werewolves – definitely worth checking out.

As a movie buff, I was excited to see that Underworld is currently free to watch on Pluto TV, and it’s actually gaining a lot of traction! It’s currently the seventh most popular movie on the platform, right behind the timeless The Godfather at number one. Released back in 2003, Underworld really embodies that ‘cult classic’ vibe. Len Wiseman directed it, and he wrote the script alongside Kevin Grevioux and Danny McBride. Honestly, the story is like Twilight, but way more action-packed – it’s about a centuries-old war between vampires and werewolves. Kate Beckinsale is fantastic as Selene, a vampire who’s a total pro at taking down werewolves. Here’s what the movie’s about:

Vampires and werewolves, known as Lycans, have been fighting each other for centuries. Selene, a highly skilled vampire warrior who lost her parents in a werewolf attack, works to protect her clan. When a remarkable human doctor named Michael Corvin becomes a target, Selene finds herself trying to save him from Lucian, the merciless Lycan leader who wants to destroy all vampires.

If you’re looking for a fun, over-the-top gothic action movie, Underworld delivers. The fight scenes are intentionally ridiculous but well-made, and the plot is completely wild. Kate Beckinsale is fantastic as Selene, the vampire assassin, and the role really launched her action career, sparking a whole franchise. Critics weren’t impressed when it first came out – it only scored 30% on Rotten Tomatoes – but audiences loved it, giving it a 79% rating. It’s a movie that knows exactly what it is and embraces it.

Will ‘Underworld 6’ Ever Happen?


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The first Underworld movie came out in 2003, and four more followed: Underworld: Evolution (2006), Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009), Underworld: Awakening (2012), and Underworld: Blood Wars (2016). Despite this, fans are still hoping for a sixth movie after nine years.

Despite a dedicated fanbase, it appears the Underworld series has ended. There are no confirmed plans for a sixth movie, even though fans are hoping for one. The last installment, Blood Wars, was released in 2017 and later adapted into a comic book.

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2025-11-01 20:12