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Under Paris (2024)
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Summary
- "Under Paris" is one of Netflix's most popular non-English movies, ranking third of all time.
- The film's success globally indicates an inevitable sequel, as disaster films like this tend to entertain viewers.
- A potential sequel was teased in the post-credits scene, hinting at a continuation of the shark invasion storyline.
Out of all the foreign Netflix movies released over the years, Under Paris has been an overwhelming success for the streaming service, leading one to believe that a sequel is in the cards. The 2024 French survival thriller film, directed by Xavier Gens, chronicles a shark outbreak in the unlikeliest of places — Paris, France. Lilith, a shortfin mako shark, travels from the Pacific Ocean to the River Seine in Paris, threatening the citizens of France's largest city. Under Paris' "Sharks in the Seine" premise may seem ridiculous, but the movie's horrors and thrills seemingly drew a substantial crowd in.
Under Paris debuted on June 5, 2024, and swiftly shot to the top of the streaming service's charts. Netflix's 2024 survival horror thriller received mixed reviews from critics (it has a 63 percent Tomatometer score averaged from over 40 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes), with some comparing it to Jaws and praising the film for its balance of thrills and environmental themes. However, Under Paris' Audience Score, which sits at 31 percent, is slightly contradictory to its popularity on the streaming platform. Nevertheless, Netflix likely cares more about viewership totals than reviews, meaning that an Under Paris sequel is inevitable.
Under Paris 2 Is A Lot More Likely After Netflix Viewership Records
Under Paris Is One Of Netflix's Most Watched Non-English Movies
Netflix shared its top 10 most popular non-English original movies of all time, and as of August 4, 2024, Under Paris sits at number three on Netflix's listwith 167,900,000 hours viewed and 96,900,000 views. The only two movies above the 2024 survival thriller are Troll and Society of the Snow, with 103,000,000 and 98,500,000 views, respectively. Under Paris could easily surpass both foreign films, though, especially if Netflix greenlights a sequel, which is a very real possibility.
Netflix's Most Watched Non-English Films | Netflix Release Date | Runtime | Hours Viewed | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Troll | December 1, 2022 | 1 hour 44 minutes | 178,600,000 | 103,000,000 |
Society of the Snow | January 4, 2024 | 2 hours 26 minutes | 239,700,000 | 98,500,000 |
Under Paris | June 5, 2024 | 1 hour 44 minutes | 167,900,000 | 96,900,000 |
Nowhere | September 29, 2023 | 1 hour 49 minutes | 155,600,000 | 85,700,000 |
The Platform | March 20, 2020 | 1 hour 34 minutes | 129,700,000 | 82,800,000 |
Through My Window | February 4, 2022 | 1 hour 54 minutes | 116,000,000 | 61,100,000 |
AKA | April 28, 2023 | 2 hours 4 minutes | 125,900,000 | 60,900,000 |
Blood Red Sky | July 23, 2021 | 2 hours 3 minutes | 124,800,000 | 60,900,000 |
My Name Is Vendetta | November 30, 2022 | 1 hour 32 minutes | 86,500,000 | 56,400,000 |
Black Crab | March 18, 2022 | 1 hour 55 minutes | 103,300,000 | 53,900,000 |
Given Under Paris' popularity on Netflix, it's only a matter of time before a sequel is announced. A Troll sequel is in development, while a Society of the Snow sequel is almost impossible given that it's based on a true story. So, it stands to reason that the streaming service would want to capitalize on the 2024 survival thriller's success and order a second movie.
Why Under Paris Became Such A Hit On Netflix
Under Paris Was Netflix's Number 1 Movie In Numerous Countries
Under Paris became the number one global movie on Netflix within days of its release for several reasons. First of all, the premise of "Sharks in the Seine" is inherently intriguing and unique and has the ability to entice many to watch the film. When one learns what Under Paris is about, it's easy to wonder if that could actually happen in real life, resulting in more views for the movie and a high placing on Netflix's Top 10 Movies lists around the world.
The survival thriller dominated Netflix globally despite a 35 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, and Under Paris' achievements will likely be rewarded with a sequel.
Disaster films are also quite popular among audiences in general as they are known to be highly entertaining, thrilling, and easy to watch. Consequently, it makes sense why Under Paris performed as well as it did shortly following its premiere on Netflix. The survival thriller dominated Netflix globally despite a 35 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, and Under Paris' achievements will likely be rewarded with a sequel.
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Under Paris' most brutal deaths include some gruesome shark attacks, as well as a man-made disaster that kills countless people in the French capital.
How Under Paris's Ending Set Up An Exciting Sequel Movie
The Post-Credits Tease A Sequel
The good news is that the minds behind the Netflix survival thriller were evidently hoping for a sequel since they teased a potential second movie during the end credits. Following Under Paris' ending, the credits revealed Lilith's reign of terror is far from over. Lilith and her offspring moved to London, England, after Paris before spreading out to other places in the world where it is unusual for sharks to inhabit, like New York, Bangkok, Venice, and Tokyo. Sharks are invading the world, making for numerous story possibilities for an Under Paris sequel.
Under Paris (2024)
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Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a hidden world filled with ancient secrets and dark mysteries. A group of daring urban explorers sets out to uncover the truth buried within the city's catacombs, only to find themselves facing a series of terrifying challenges. As they unravel the enigmatic past of Paris, they must confront their deepest fears to survive.
- Director
- Xavier Gens
- Release Date
- June 5, 2024
- Writers
- Xavier Gens , Yannick Dahan , Maud Heywang
- Cast
- Berenice Bejo , Nassim Lyes , Léa Léviant , Anaïs Parello , Iñaki Lartigue
- Runtime
- 101 Minutes
Source: Rotten Tomatoes, Netflix
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