Underworld: Awakening
“Vengeance Returns”
Synopsis
Having escaped years of imprisonment, vampire warrioress Selene finds herself in a changed world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. Now Selene must battle the humans and a frightening new breed of super Lycans to ensure the death dealers' survival.
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Top Cast
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Kate Beckinsale
Selene
Stephen Rea
Dr. Jacob Lane
Michael Ealy
Detective Sebastian
Theo James
David
India Eisley
Eve
Charles Dance
Thomas
Sandrine Holt
Lida
Sanny van Heteren
British newscaster
Jacob Blair
Kolb (Officer)
Robert Lawrenson
Waterfront Cop
Kurt Max Runte
Leader of the Troop
Marvin Duerkholz
Lestroy
Ron Wear
Jack Fletcher
Richard Cetrone
Lycan 1
Dan Payne
Lycan 2
Mark Gibbon
Announcing Guard
Benita Ha
Surgical Nurse
Tyler McClendon
Scientist
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 8, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$160.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.29x
+$90.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein
- Screenplay & Story
- Len Wiseman, J. Michael Straczynski, John Hlavin, Allison Burnett
- Original Score
- Paul Haslinger
- Original Title
- Underworld: Awakening
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $160.1M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems, Lakeshore Entertainment, Sketch Films, UW4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein
Len Wiseman, J. Michael Straczynski, John Hlavin, Allison Burnett, Kevin Grevioux, Danny McBride
Paul Haslinger
Scott Kevan
Jeff McEvoy
Len Wiseman, Tom Rosenberg, Eric Reid, Gary Lucchesi, Richard S. Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Len Wiseman
Producer
Tom Rosenberg
Producer
Monique Prudhomme
Costume Design
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Måns Mårlind
Director
Scott Kevan
Director of Photography
James McQuaide
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard S. Wright
Producer
Brad Martin
Stunt Coordinator
Björn Stein
Director
Claude Paré
Production Design
Paul Haslinger
Original Music Composer
Jeff McEvoy
Editor
Len Wiseman
Screenplay
J. Michael Straczynski
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Underworld: Awakening
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Underworld: Awakening about?
Having escaped years of imprisonment, vampire warrioress Selene finds herself in a changed world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. Now Selene must battle the humans and a frightening new breed of super Lycans to ensure the death dealers' survival.
Who directed Underworld: Awakening?
Underworld: Awakening was directed by Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein.
Who stars in Underworld: Awakening?
The principal cast of Underworld: Awakening includes Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley.
When was Underworld: Awakening released and how long is it?
Underworld: Awakening was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Underworld: Awakening?
Underworld: Awakening had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $160.1M at the worldwide box office (2.29 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Underworld: Awakening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Underworld: Awakening was composed by Paul Haslinger.
Is Underworld: Awakening based on a book or true story?
Underworld: Awakening 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: Awakening?
Underworld: Awakening holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).