Under Paris

Paris is on the brink as a shadowy threat looms over the city. A grieving scientist is drawn back into a painful past when a monstrous shark surfaces in the Seine, drawing the attention of authorities and the public. With an international crisis looming, she is forced to confront memories that haunt her while a plan unfolds to avert a catastrophe. The story follows her uneasy alliance with a diverse team as they race to understand the creature, the motives behind the attack, and what it will take to stop a disaster that could engulf the city. The tension mixes scientific urgency with personal reckoning, keeping the stakes high. As the city negotiates fear and politics, the protagonist must decide how far she will go to unleash or contain the truth.

Directed by Xavier Gens, Under Paris comes from a concept by Yannick Dahan, Maud Heywang and Sébastien Auscher, featuring Bérénice Bejo, Nassim Lyes and a strong French cast.

Box office data for Under Paris has not been publicly disclosed, so worldwide gross and commercial performance are not available. This lack of numbers makes it difficult to gauge market appeal beyond audiences who seek genre mashups.

To date there are no major nominations or wins publicly listed for Under Paris. The film has drawn attention for its audacious premise and the pairing of horror with action, but award chatter appears limited. Even so, the film's risk taking may appeal to fans of audacious genre cinema.

Reception is mixed, reflected in a vote average of 5.9 out of 10 from 1,366 votes. The film probes guilt and redemption while delivering brisk set pieces, though some viewers question the blend of science fiction horror with a real world setting. Some critics praise the performances, especially Bejo's, while others argue the plot relies on familiar tropes. The movie raises questions about responsibility, scientific ethics, and the cost of leadership in crisis situations.