The Underworld franchise has captivated audiences since 2003 with its dark, atmospheric world of vampires, Lycans, and an eternal war fought in the shadows. With Underworld 6: Final Chapter – Rise of the Vampire slated for release in 2025, fans of the iconic series are eagerly awaiting the epic conclusion to the saga that has explored themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the relentless cycle of violence between two ancient species. As the title suggests, Rise of the Vampire will deliver the long-awaited culmination of the vampire-Lycan conflict, promising explosive action, dramatic twists, and emotional farewells as Selene (Kate Beckinsale) leads the charge toward an uncertain future.
The teaser trailer for Underworld 6 opens with striking imagery — the dark gothic world, bathed in eerie moonlight, as the voices of the fallen echo through the ruins of past battles. The film promises to explore the rise of a new, more powerful vampire faction that will change the course of the war. In this final chapter, the vampires are not simply fighting for survival; they are aiming to reclaim their lost dominance, setting the stage for an all-out war to control the future of both vampire and Lycankind.
In Underworld 5: Blood Wars (2016), Selene defeated the ruthless Vampire Elder Marius and stopped the Lycan leader, Viggo, from turning the tide of the war. However, Underworld 6 takes things to another level. The trailer hints that a new vampire faction, led by a charismatic yet ruthless leader (possibly played by a major new actor), is rising from the shadows, intent on destroying the fragile peace that has momentarily held between vampires and Lycans. This new faction may be more radical, willing to go to extremes in order to ensure the vampires’ supremacy — and their brutal tactics could force Selene and her allies into a desperate fight for survival.
Kate Beckinsale’s portrayal of Selene, the vampire Death Dealer, has been the heart and soul of the Underworld series. She has fought tirelessly against the Lycans and her own kind, facing betrayal, loss, and unimaginable pain. In Underworld 6, this beloved character will face her greatest challenge yet, as she stands at the crossroads of the past and the future of the vampire-Lycan war.
The trailer suggests that Selene has become a symbol of resistance, a beacon of hope for those who wish to end the bloodshed once and for all. However, her path is far from clear. Old enemies return, and former allies may no longer be trusted. The struggle to protect her daughter, Eve (who has grown more powerful since the events of Underworld: Awakening), takes center stage, as Selene’s maternal instincts clash with the larger war looming over the world.
Selene’s journey in Underworld 6 is more than just physical combat; it’s a spiritual and emotional one, as she grapples with her legacy, her personal losses, and her desire to see the war end. Beckinsale’s return in this pivotal role promises to bring a satisfying, yet bittersweet conclusion to a character arc that has spanned nearly two decades.