# Paris is Flooding — and the Sharks Are Back: Everything We Know About Under Paris 2 on Netflix

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Published: 2026-03-26  
Updated: 2026-03-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The sharks aren’t done with Paris. Nearly two years after *Under Paris* became one of Netflix’s biggest non-English film launches ever, the sequel is quietly building momentum — with a new director, fresh casting calls, and a terrifying new premise. Here’s every confirmed detail so far.

## Under Paris 2 — What We Know

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Title** | Under Paris 2 (*Paris Sous Les Eaux* — working title) |
| **Type** | Feature Film |
| **New Director** | Alexandre Aja (*Piranha 3D*, *Crawl*) |
| **Lead Actress** | Bérénice Béjo (returning) |
| **Filming Locations** | Paris & Marseille |
| **Shoot Start** | Late March 2026 (extras casting confirmed) |
| **Netflix Status** | Unconfirmed officially — but actively in production |
| **Original Film Views** | 21 weeks in Netflix Global Top 10 Non-English |

## Why This Sequel Is a Very Big Deal

The original [*Under Paris*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_Paris) wasn’t just a hit — it was a **record-breaker**. It became the second most-watched non-English film launch in Netflix history and spent a staggering 21 weeks in the Global Top 10 Non-English Films chart in 2024. For a French-language shark thriller, those are extraordinary numbers that essentially made a sequel inevitable.

![Under Paris 2](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unndndndnn-1024x576.jpg)

Now, industry reports from the *Hollywood Reporter* indicate that director **Alexandre Aja** — the man behind *Piranha 3D* and *Crawl* — is closing a deal to helm the sequel, replacing the original’s director Xavier Gens. Aja’s experience with creature features and demanding underwater shoots makes him a logical and genuinely exciting choice for the franchise. For more major Netflix film updates, [stay tuned to our coverage at TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## What’s the New Plot?

The working title *Paris Sous Les Eaux* — which translates to **“Paris Under Water”** — hints that the sequel is going far bigger than the original. Rather than sharks lurking in the Seine, the story is expected to centre around a **massive Parisian flood** and the full-scale chaos that follows. Think city-wide disaster film meets underwater horror. Bérénice Béjo is confirmed to be returning, with casting calls for stunt doubles and extras already active for a late March 2026 shoot in both Paris and Marseille.

It’s the kind of escalation that turns a hit into a proper franchise — and with Aja at the helm, the creature horror credentials are firmly in place. Catch all the latest Netflix horror and thriller announcements with [our ongoing coverage at TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## What’s the Release Date?

Netflix has not officially confirmed the sequel’s existence, release date, or Aja’s involvement as of March 2026. However, with active filming underway, a **2027 release** appears the most realistic window.

## ❓ FAQs

### **Q: Is Under Paris 2 officially confirmed by Netflix?**

 Not yet — Netflix has maintained silence, but industry reports, confirmed casting calls, and an active late-March 2026 shoot all point to the sequel being very much in production.

### **Q: Who is directing Under Paris 2 and what is the new plot about?**

Alexandre Aja, known for *Piranha 3D* and *Crawl*, is reportedly directing, with the story centering on a catastrophic Paris flood rather than just the river shark threat of the original.