Summary
-
Under Paris
ranks second on Netflix’s all-time viewership list with 99.9 million views. - The film needs 3.1 million views to overtake
Troll
as the most-watched non-English movie. - Mixed reviews could affected
Under Paris
, but its environmental themes and excitement could propel it to the top spot.
Under Paris climbs Netflix’s all-time viewership chart in an updated top two ranking. Co-written and directed by Xavier Gens, the French-language survival thriller follows a mourning marine biologist who must confront her tragic past in order to prevent a massacre in Paris after a giant shark emerges in the Seine. Bérénice Bejo leads the Under Paris cast alongside Léa Léviant, Nassim Lyes, Anaïs Parello, Anne Marivin, Nagisa Morimoto, Aurelia Petit, and many more in supporting roles.
Now, almost three months after its release on June 5, the survival thriller is continuing to climb Netflix‘s all-time viewership chart in an updated top two ranking. As of August 18, Under Paris ranks second on Netflix’s list of Most Popular Films (Non-English) with 99.9 million views, overtaking Society of the Snow, which still has the most hours viewed (239.7 million) due to its longer two-hour and 26-minute runtime. Troll still ranks number one with 103 million views.
Will Under Paris Become Netflix’s Most-Watched Non-English Movie?
It Needs 3.1 Million More Views
In the most updated ranking, Under Paris now ranks second on Netflix’s most-watched non-English movies with 99.9 million views, now behind only Troll with 103 million views in first place. In turn, Under Paris is now just 3.1 million views behind Troll for the first-place spot. Troll was released in 2022 and seems to have tapped out in terms of its viewership, and with Under Paris surging over the past few months, it should have no problem overtaking Troll for the top spot in the coming weeks.
However, there is one potential problem that could prevent Under Paris from taking the top spot. Initially, Under Paris reviews were mixed-to-positive, with many critics drawing favorable comparisons to Jaws and other shark movies. However, as Under Paris has seen increased exposure, later reviews have been less favorable, with many criticizing its ridiculousness and over-the-top action, dragging its Rotten Tomatoes score down to 63%. However, there has still been much praise for the film’s combination of environmental themes and gory excitement, making it a successful addition to the shark attack genre.
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Under Paris‘ audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is even worse at 31%, suggesting the overwhelming majority of audiences who have watched the movie on Netflix haven’t exactly enjoyed it. While this means the movie could suffer from bad word of mouth, it hasn’t hurt its performance thus far. Therefore, Under Paris should be able to overtake Troll as Netflix’s most-watched non-English movie in the coming weeks.
Source: Netflix
Under Paris (2024)
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
- Studio(s)
- Full Players , Let Me Be
- Writers
- Xavier Gens , Yannick Dahan , Maud Heywang
- Cast
- Berenice Bejo , Nassim Lyes , Léa Léviant , Anaïs Parello , Iñaki Lartigue
- Runtime
- 101 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Mystery