- Primary Subject: Under Paris 2 (Netflix shark sequel)
- Key Update: Netflix has officially greenlit Under Paris 2.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: May 1, 2026
- Quick Answer: Under Paris 2 is officially in production with director Alexandre Aja, featuring the return of Bérénice Bejo to a submerged, shark-infested Paris in 2027.
The highly anticipated sequel to the hit Netflix shark movie Under Paris is officially moving forward. Here's what fans should expect on the follow-up.
The first movie was a huge success when it was released in 2024, as it ended up becoming the most popular French film in Netflix’s history and the second most popular non-English language film on the platform. It led to the development of a sequel. Now, it is finally happening after two years of being in the works.
What to Expect in Under Paris 2
Variety confirmed that the sequel to Under Paris is officially moving forward at Netflix, and production has already started in the south of France.
Original cast members Bérénice Bejo and Nassim Lyes will be returning in the sequel alongside Guillaume Gouix, Phillippe Bas, Manon Bresch, and Anne Marivin.
The logline for Under Paris 2 reads: "Three years after the Paris triathlon disaster, the center of the Capital is submerged. Sophia (Bejo) and Adil (Lyes) reunite for a high-risk mission: to track Lilith, the original predator, in the shark-infested Seine. There, they will discover that the deadly wildlife hides a much more surprising reality."
Alexandre Aja will be helming the sequel, taking over the reins from Xavier Gens, who directed the first film, although he is still involved in the sequel as co-writer and associate producer.
"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," Aja said of his involvement in the sequel.
No release window has been set yet, but a 2027 premiere is likely. Stay tuned for more news and updates regarding the sequel in the coming months.
What is Under Paris About?
The first Under Paris takes place in the summer of 2024 as Paris is hosting the World Triathlon Championships on the Seine for the first time.
Sophia, a brilliant scientist, learns from Mika, a young environmental activist, that a large shark is swimming deep in the river. To avoid a bloodbath at the heart of the city, they have no choice but to join forces with Adil, the Seine River police commander.
The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics as they compared it to Jaws and other popular shark movies. It has a respectable Rotten Tomatoes score of 64%.
Despite this kind of reception, the movie secured the #1 spot on Netflix’s worldwide film rankings, debuting with a massive audience of more than 40 million viewers during its first seven days.
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