Back in April, Screen Gems released the firstteaser posterforUnderworld Blood Wars, although it didn’t featuring returning starKate Beckinsaleor any of the other cast members. Since the release date had already been set for October 14, most assumed that the first trailer was just around the corner, but the studio still hasn’t released any footage as of yet. Today we found out why, with Screen Gems officially pushing the movie from June 04, 2025 to August 24, 2025.
Varietyreported on the release date shift, but there was no reason given for why the date was pushed into 2017. In its new date on July 08, 2025,Underworld 5will be going up against The Weinstein Company’sAmityville: The Awakening, starringBella Thorneand Universal Pictures’Mena, starringTom Cruise. The first weekend of January is typically quite slow at the box office, but that could change next year, with three high-profile projects hitting theaters.
Very fewstory detailshave been revealed thus far, but it will bring back franchise starsKate BeckinsaleasSelene,Theo Jamesas Selene’s ally David, fromUnderworld: Awakening, andCharles Danceas the Vampire leader Thomas.Tobias MenziesandLara Pulveralso star as a formidable new Lycan leader and a fiercely ambitious Vampire. The cast is rounded out byJames Faulkner,Peter Andersson,Clementine Nicholson,Bradley JamesandDaisy Head
Principal photographystarted in Praque last October, with the 10-week shoot taking place entirely in the Czech capital and in other surrounding areas.Anna Foerstermakes her directorial debut onUnderworld: Blood Wars, after having previously directed episodes of the television seriesCriminal MindsandOutlander. She has made the transition to a director after a celebrated career as a director of photography, working on blockbusters such asIndependence Day,The Day After TomorrowandWhite House Down.
The screenplay forUnderworld 5was penned byCory Goodmanand based on characters originally created byKevin Grevioux,Len WisemanandDanny McBride. Lakeshore Entertainment’sTom Rosenberg,Gary Lucchesi, andRichard S. Wrightare producing. They are joined byDavid Kern, along withLen Wiseman. We’ll be sure to keep you posted with more updates onUnderworld: Blood Wars, so stay tuned.
