Underworld: Blood Wars (2017) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Semira orchestrates a complex plot to gain Selene's powerful vampire abilities. She poisons Selene, murders the trainee Death Dealers, and frames Selene for these crimes. Semira's ultimate goal is to drain Selene's blood, believing she can inherit her legendary fighting skills and strength.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Semira personally advocates for Selene's pardon, positioning herself as an ally to gain her trust.

• semira
• betrayal
• poison
• frame
• murder
• vampire powers

The vampires blame Selene for Viktor's death, viewing her as responsible for the loss of their ancient elder. This vendetta drives the Eastern Coven's initial hostility toward her, despite her previous service as a Death Dealer.

Foreshadowing: The film opens with the vampires' anguish over Viktor's death, setting the tone for Selene's precarious position.

• viktor
• death
• vengeance
• vampire coven
• blame

Thomas and David launch a dangerous rescue operation to free Selene from Semira's captivity. During the mission, Thomas is killed, his death serves as a tragic consequence of the betrayal and fuels the conflict between the remaining heroes and Semira's treachery.

Foreshadowing: Thomas advocated for Selene's pardon and vouched for her, making his sacrifice deeply personal.

• thomas
• death
• rescue mission
• semira
• betrayal

Elder Vidar reveals that David is the son of Grand Elder Amelia and Thomas's true love. This makes David the rightful heir to the Eastern Coven's leadership, a status Semira had usurped. His heritage grants him legitimate claim to rule the coven.

Foreshadowing: David's mysterious background is hinted at throughout the film before the revelation.

• david
• heritage
• lineage
• heir
• amelia
• eastern coven

Marius leads the Lycan siege on Var Dohr specifically to capture Selene, believing she knows Eve's location. After Alexia wounds Selene, Marius discovers Eve's whereabouts remain unknown to him, forcing a strategic retreat to continue his search for the hybrid-creating blood.

Foreshadowing: Marius's entire invasion hinges on Eve's blood, which he needs to create his hybrid army.

• marius
• retreat
• eve
• blood
• hybrid
• lycan siege

The Nordic Coven resurrects Selene after she surrenders to the icy lake. This resurrection grants her enhanced powers, including remarkable speed and strength, transforming her into an even more formidable warrior for the final battle.

Foreshadowing: Selene's apparent death by the lake sets up her dramatic return as a resurrected warrior.

• resurrection
• nordic coven
• lake
• superpowers
• return

When Marius's blood enters Selene's system during combat, she experiences visions of him murdering Michael Corvin, her former lover. Overwhelmed by grief and rage, she bites her wrist to channel these powerful memories, fueling her with enough strength to sever Marius's spine.

Foreshadowing: Michael's death is referenced throughout the film as Selene's unresolved trauma.

• marius
• death
• michael corvin
• memories
• blood
• vengeance

After witnessing Semira's complete betrayal and her isolation following the battle, Varga abandons her and aligns with David. This shift reflects Semira's complete downfall, no allies remain with her as she faces imprisonment.

Foreshadowing: Varga was Semira's co-conspirator but recognizes her failure and switches allegiances.

• varga
• semira
• david
• betrayal
• allegiance

After Selene is resurrected by the Nordic Coven, she reconnects with Eve, who uses telepathic guidance to help her navigate the treacherous challenges ahead. Their bond proves crucial to Selene's survival and victory.

Foreshadowing: Eve's blood was the key to Marius's plans, establishing her importance to the overall conflict.

• eve
• telepathy
• guidance
• resurrection
• bond

Semira seeks to drink Selene's blood to inherit her legendary vampire abilities, her enhanced strength, combat skills, and status as a powerful Death Dealer. This mirrors the vampire lore that elders can pass powers through their blood.

Foreshadowing: Semira's interest in Selene's return goes beyond tactical necessity, she specifically wants the blood's power.

• semira
• blood
• drain
• powers
• vampire abilities

Marius believes Eve's blood holds the secret to creating a powerful army of hybrid creatures, part vampire, part Lycan. This would give the Lycans an unstoppable advantage in the war against the vampires.

Foreshadowing: The film's conflict centers on Eve's significance as the key to hybrid creation.

• eve
• blood
• hybrid
• lycan
• marius
• army

Following the victory against Marius and the Lycan siege, Selene is honored as an Elder alongside David and Lena. Her bravery, sacrifice, and decisive role in defeating the Lycan threat earn her this prestigious position within the vampire hierarchy.

Foreshadowing: Selene's journey from exiled warrior to respected leader frames her entire arc.

• selene
• elder
• title
• honor
• vampire coven
• leadership