Under Paris 2 Begins Production for 2027 Release

Production has begun on Under Paris 2, the sequel to Netflix's 2024 shark thriller Under Paris, with filming underway in the south of France and a release planned for 2027.

The original film followed marine scientist Sophia, played by Bérénice Bejo, who teams up with Seine river police commander Adil, portrayed by Nassim Lyes, and environmental activist Mika to confront a massive shark named Lilith in the waters of Paris during the World Triathlon Championships. Their efforts to contain the threat culminate in the city flooding after the shark begins repopulating the Seine with its hybrid offspring.

Set three years after that disaster, the center of Paris now lies submerged. Under Paris 2 reunites Sophia and Adil for a high-risk mission to track Lilith through the shark-infested river, where they uncover a surprising reality hidden amid the deadly wildlife.

Bérénice Bejo and Nassim Lyes reprise their lead roles, joined by returning cast member Anne Marivin and newcomers Guillaume Gouix, Philippe Bas and Manon Bresch. Director Alexandre Aja, known for Piranha 3D and Crawl, takes the helm, with Xavier Gens, who wrote and directed the first film, returning as a co-writer. The...