Under Paris 2has seemingly been confirmed.Under Parisis a French-language Netflix film that was released earlier this year. It tells the fictional story of what happens when an oversized mako shark makes its way into the freshwater Seine River in Paris, France, right before a major swimming race.Under Parisfeatures a leading castincluding Bérénice Bejo, Nassim Lyes, Lea Leviant, Sandra Parfait, Aksel Ustun, Marvin Dubart, and Aurelia Petit. It was an incredible global success upon its release on Netflix.
In an interview with theLA Tribune, actor Bejo reveals plans forUnder Paris 2. According to the actor, theUnder Parissequel, to which she refers asUnder the Seine 2, will begin filming in fall of next year. Specifically, she specified thefilming start date as September 2025. Bejo did not reveal any plot details aboutUnder Paris 2but mentioned “It is another film, very different… but still with a shark.” Check out the full quote from Bejo below:
In September 2025, we will shootUnder the Seine 2.It will not be a simple sequel. It is another film, very different… but still with a shark.
What This Means For The Under Paris Franchise
Under Paris 2 Seems All But Confirmed
Bejo’sUnder Paris2statement is a massive update for the sequel, as the movie had not been officially confirmed by Netflix. This summer, director Xavier Gens stated that they are “not on"Under Paris 2but that there was “a chance that [they]’ll be discussing it soon.” The following month,Under Parisbroke a record for beingone of Netflix’s top 3 most-watched non-English language movies of all time. This record seemingly secured the film’s sequel future, and now Bejo’s statement makes this look even more promising.
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TheUnder Parisendingdid leave ample options open for a sequel. The film broke shark survival genre trends by letting the water-dweller win the fight against the humans. At the end of the movie, Paris is completely flooded, allowing the surviving sharks to attack not just the Seine, but the entire submerged city. Gens did say that anUnder Parissequel would “take place in a Paris that is entirely submerged underwater,” confirming a likely plot for the movie sequel.
Our Take On This Under Paris News
An Under Paris Sequel Is Exciting
In a world inundated with bad shark sequels such asThe Meg 2, I thinkUnder Paris2is absolutely the shark sequel we all deserve. Based onUnder Paris’reviews, a sequel will not necessarily be high art, but it will almost certainly deliver another action-packed, bloody, and campy romp as the first movie did. The first film also sets up ample room to expand the story into a wider franchise with ample lore, meaningUnder Paris 2could be just the beginning of an epic multi-film story.
Under Paris
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Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a hidden world filled with ancient secrets and dark mysteries. A group of daring urban explorers sets out to uncover the truth buried within the city’s catacombs, only to find themselves facing a series of terrifying challenges. As they unravel the enigmatic past of Paris, they must confront their deepest fears to survive.
