Released in 2024 on Netflix, “Sous la Seine” quickly became one of the biggest hits on the platform, even climbing the ranks of the most viewed films just days after its release. In just eleven days, the feature film even achieved a record performance, propelling its concept of a shark in the Seine to a global phenomenon. However, this success was accompanied by controversies, with plagiarism allegations ultimately dismissed by the court. Despite this challenging context, the sequel has finally materialized. On Friday, May 1, 2026, Variety announced that the filming of “Sous la Seine 2” had officially begun in the south of France, with a release planned for 2027. Bérénice Bejo and Nassim Lyes are reprising their lead roles, while this new installment promises to be an ambitious continuation of the first film, highly anticipated by Netflix subscribers eager to see where the story will go next.
“Sous la Seine 2: New faces join the Netflix hit sequel”
Among them, Guillaume Gouix (Soleil noir), Philippe Bas (Profilage), and Manon Bresch, currently starring in the series “Privilèges.” The plot of “Sous la Seine 2” takes place three years after the events of the first film: after the panic caused by a horde of mutant sharks during the Paris triathlon, the creatures not only survived, but also began to reproduce. Despite the authorities’ efforts to stop them, the situation deteriorates leading to a flood in the capital.
What awaits the survivors of the first film in this sequel
The synopsis of “Sous la Seine 2” sets the tone: Sophia and Adil are back for a high-risk mission: “Three years after the catastrophe of the Paris triathlon, the heart of the capital is underwater. Sophia and Adil reunite for a perilous mission: to track down Lilith, the original predator, in the shark-infested Seine. They will discover that this deadly fauna hides a much more surprising reality.” This is sure to excite fans… For this sequel, it is Alexandre Aja, known for “Piranha 3D,” who takes over the direction, succeeding Xavier Gens. Xavier remains involved as co-writer and associate producer. Alexandre expresses his enthusiasm for this project that combines two of his passions: Paris and sharks. “I love Paris and always wanted to make a shark movie, so it was an obvious yes when the opportunity arose to delve into the story,” he revealed.
