Exciting Developments for Under Paris 2
The highly anticipated French thriller, Under Paris, continues to climb in popularity with its sequel, Under Paris 2, now progressing in development. Released on Netflix in June 2024, this gripping film features scientist Sophia, portrayed by Bérénice Bejo, racing against time to avert disaster as killer sharks invade the Seine River during the Olympic preparations. Its impact was immediate, becoming Netflix’s second most-watched non-English movie, amassing an impressive 102.3 million viewers and totaling 177.3 million hours of viewing time, only behind the Norwegian hit, Troll.
The excitement surrounding the project intensified when a sequel was confirmed in November 2024, with director and co-writer Xavier Gens returning alongside Bejo to reprise her role.
Implications for Under Paris 2
A Patient Wait for Production
While the recent script development update for Under Paris 2 is promising, audiences may need to exercise patience before the film makes its way to Netflix. The director, Xavier Gens, is currently focused on another project—Lady Chang—a thriller set in Thailand. With a shooting schedule slated for nine weeks beginning May 12, 2025, this production will likely delay further work on the sequel’s screenplay.
Starring Anais Parello from Under Paris, alongside a talented cast including Pascale Arbillot, Anne Marivin, and Franck Dubosc, Lady Chang is sure to draw attention. However, given the tight schedule, it seems unlikely that work on Under Paris 2’s script will resume until after filming concludes and post-production unfolds. As such, the finalized screenplay may not be ready until late 2025. Once the script is completed, further production and post-production phases would push the film’s potential release into late 2026 or beyond.
Our Perspective on the Update
Continuity in Production
Despite the wait, the timeline for Under Paris 2 aligns with the production schedules typical for Netflix’s successful non-English originals. A case in point is Troll, where its sequel was announced nine months post-release of the original, with filming commencing a year later. Given this precedent, it is feasible that the interval for the shark sequel may not extend as long, though Gens’ commitment to Lady Chang could influence progress.
This balanced timeline reassures fans that Under Paris 2 is still on track, even if it will require a bit of patience.
Source: Variety