Under Paris 2 is Returning? Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and Plot
- Netflix has confirmed the production of Under Paris 2, a sequel to the 2024 French action-horror disaster film Under Paris.
- The sequel will be directed by Alexandre Aja, a filmmaker known for horror and thriller projects including Crawl (2019), Piranha 3D (2010), and The Hills Have Eyes (2006).
- "I love Paris, and I always wanted to make a shark movie, so it was an obvious yes when the opportunity came to take the story even deeper"
Netflix has confirmed the production of Under Paris 2, a sequel to the 2024 French action-horror disaster film Under Paris. The upcoming installment continues the story of the mutated shark population in the French capital and is scheduled for a 2027 release.
The sequel will be directed by Alexandre Aja, a filmmaker known for horror and thriller projects including Crawl (2019), Piranha 3D (2010), and The Hills Have Eyes (2006). Aja also contributed to the script alongside writers Frédéric Garcia, Gregory Levasseur, Xavier Gens, William Laboury, and Fanny Talmone.
“I love Paris, and I always wanted to make a shark movie, so it was an obvious yes when the opportunity came to take the story even deeper”
Alexandre Aja via Variety
Plot and Narrative Direction
The narrative of Under Paris 2 is set three years after the events of the first film. According to the synopsis, the center of the capital remains submerged. The story follows the reunion of Sophia and Adil as they attempt to track the shark Lilith and her offspring, discovering new realities regarding the deadly wildlife.
The sequel is expected to explore the spread of the shark population to other parts of the world connected to the Pacific Ocean, while further examining the relationship between humans and the monster Lilith.
Cast and Production Timeline
Bérénice Bejo and Nassim Lyes are returning to their roles as Sophia and Adil, respectively. The cast is expanding to include new members such as Guillaume Gouix, Philippe Bas, Anne Marivin, and Manon Bresch.
Other returning cast members likely to appear include:
- Léa Léviant as Mika
- Sandra Parfait as Caro
- Aksel Ustun as Nils
- Aurélia Petit as Angèle
- Marvin Dubart as Markus
- Daouda Keita as Leopold
- Ibrahima Ba as Adama
- Anne Marivin as the Mayor of Paris
Production is currently underway, with shooting expected to wrap by the end of 2026. While an official trailer or teaser has not yet been released by Netflix, promotional materials indicate a 2027 release window.
Background of the Original Film
The first Under Paris film, directed by Xavier Gens, follows Sophia, a marine researcher, and Adil, a police diver. The plot centers on Lilith, a giant mutated shark that reproduced through parthenogenesis. The original film concluded with a massive tsunami that destroyed several bridges and flooded Paris after the Mayor refused to postpone an annual triathlon despite warnings about the sharks.
The first installment achieved significant viewership, garnering 102 million views following its 2024 release. It holds a 64% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.2 out of 10 rating on IMDb based on over 40,000 user reviews.
Under Paris 2 will premiere exclusively on Netflix.