Hit horror film sequel confirmed by Netflix after smashing streaming record
HORROR fans will be delighted with the news Netflix has confirmed a sequel for 2024 film Under Paris.
The movie, also known as Sous La Seine, was a stand out hit on Netflix over the summer with record viewing figures.
The Netflix France film spent 15 weeks in the global top 10 non-English films, amassing 179.80 million hours (equating to 130.90 million views).
It’s also been considered one of the best Netflix France’s hits, sitting alongside highly rated films like Lupin.
In fact, Under Paris is now considered the second biggest non-English film in Netflix history.
The film was a hit over the summer, and coincided with the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The plot follows a scientist’s attempt to warn and prevent a major bloodbath in the Seine, the river that winds through the heart of Paris, as a giant shark roams its waters.
Filming for the follow up is set to start next year, as one of the film’s stars revealed in a recent interview.
Actress Bérénice Bejo confirmed to La Tribune that a sequel is happening. She said: “In September 2025, we will shoot Under Paris 2 [Sous La Seine 2].
“It will not be a simple sequel. It is another film, very different… but still with a shark.”
She also added that the movie’s success brought with it some odd benefits as she explained: “It brought me some special requests: Anne Hidalgo [the mayor of Paris] asked me to jump into the Seine with her. I declined.
“She also asked me if she had been the model for the mayor’s character. It’s more of a mix of her and Valérie Pécresse.”
Director Xavier Gens had previously excited fans by hinting that a sequel to the Netflix hit could be coming.
In an interview with Variety over the summer, he said: “Right now, as of today, we’re not on it, but there’s a chance that we’ll be discussing it soon.
“If there is a sequel, it will take place in a Paris that is entirely submerged under water.”
Netflix is yet to comment on the forthcoming sequel, but fans are already excited for a second film.
Writing on X, one film fan posted: “Very interesting movie, last 25-30 minutes were very thrilling. I’d watch a sequel.”
Another shared: “I didn’t think I was going to like Under Paris AT ALL and now I’m praying for a sequel.”
“Well I just watched Under Paris I think it’s an awesome movie. I love the ending and although it’s definitely not possible to happen but the idea of it is insanely good.
“Honestly I am ready for a sequel,” wrote a third.