Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
“Every war has a beginning.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Rhona Mitra
Sonja
Bill Nighy
Viktor
Michael Sheen
Lucian
Shane Brolly
Kraven
Steven Mackintosh
Andreas Tanis
Kevin Grevioux
Raze
David Aston
Coloman
Geraldine Brophy
Nobleman's Wife
Leighton Cardno
Fearful Lycan
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Orsova
Jason Hood
Death Dealer
Mark Mitchinson
Nobleman
Craig Parker
Sabas
Timothy Raby
Janosh
Tania Nolan
Luka
Kate Beckinsale
Selene
Jared Turner
Xristo
Olivia Taylforth
Young Sonja
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 29, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$92.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.63x
+$57.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Tatopoulos
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny McBride, Dirk Blackman, Howard McCain
- Original Score
- Paul Haslinger
- Original Title
- Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $92.2M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems, Lakeshore Entertainment, Sketch Films, UW3 Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Tatopoulos
Danny McBride, Dirk Blackman, Howard McCain, Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, Robert Orr
Paul Haslinger
Ross Emery
Peter Amundson, Eric Potter
Beth DePatie, Len Wiseman, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, James McQuaide
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Tatopoulos
Director
Len Wiseman
Producer
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Ross Emery
Director of Photography
Dan Hennah
Production Design
Jane Holland
Costume Design
Danny McBride
Screenplay
Paul Haslinger
Original Music Composer
Tom Rosenberg
Producer
Richard S. Wright
Producer
Peter Amundson
Editor
Eric Potter
Editor
Dirk Blackman
Screenplay
Howard McCain
Screenplay
Vincent Cirelli
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans about?
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.
Who directed Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans was directed by Patrick Tatopoulos.
Who stars in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
The principal cast of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans includes Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Steven Mackintosh.
When was Underworld: Rise of the Lycans released and how long is it?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $92.2M at the worldwide box office (2.63 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Underworld: Rise of the Lycans was composed by Paul Haslinger.
Is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans based on a book or true story?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Kevin Grevioux", Characters: "Len Wiseman", Characters: "Danny McBride".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).