47 Meters Down: The Wreck

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47 Meters Down: The Wreck
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Directed by Patrick Lussier
Written by
Produced by
  • James Harris
  • Mark Lane
  • Johannes Roberts
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

47 Meters Down: The Wreck is an upcoming survival horror film written by Ernest Riera and Johannes Roberts, and directed by Patrick Lussier. [1] A standalone sequel to 47 Meters Down (2017) and to 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019). The film is about a father who strives to build a relationship with his estranged daughter, only for catastrophe to befall their deep sea dive to a shipwreck.

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Synopsis

The story will follow a father who is determined to rebuild his relationship with his daughter as they bond during a scuba dive in beautiful tropical waters while exploring a famous shipwreck. But soon after their descent, their master diver has an accident leaving them alone and unprotected inside the labyrinth of the wreck. As tensions rise and oxygen dwindles, the pair must use their newfound bond to escape the wreck and the relentless barrage of bloodthirsty great white sharks. [2]

Production

In February 2020, Roberts announced that a third 47 Meters Down movie was in early development. Stating that the next film is "definitely" happening and citing the second movie's financial successes, the filmmaker acknowledged that while he wouldn't be directing the project he is involved in its realization. [3] By May 2024, a third film was officially announced with the title 47 Meters Down: The Wreck. Directed by Patrick Lussier from a script co-authored by Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera; the plot was stated to revolve around a father who strives to build a relationship with his estranged daughter, only for catastrophe to befall their deep sea dive to a shipwreck. James Harris, Mark Lane, and Johannes Roberts will serve as producers with the project intended to be a joint-venture production between Allen Media Group Motion Pictures, Tea Shop Productions, and FilmNation Entertainment. Principal photography is slated to commence in fall of 2024; while distribution rights will be purchased later that year at the Cannes Film Festival. [4]

In February 2025, Roberts announced via his social media that principal photography had commenced. [5] By May of the same year, Roberts revealed that the firs cut of the movie had been completed. [6]

Release

47 Meters Down: The Wreck was reportedly initially aiming for a release in summer 2025. [7] FilmNation Entertainment launched sales for distribution rights at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. [4]

References

  1. Melzer, James (May 8, 2024). "The 47 Meters Down Franchise Is Getting a Third Entry With Patrick Lussier Directing". MovieWeb. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (May 7, 2024). "'47 Meters Down' Threequel 'The Wreck' Launching At Cannes Market For Byron Allen, Tea Shop & FilmNation; Patrick Lussier To Direct Johannes Roberts & Ernest Riera's Script". Deadline. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  3. Pollard, Andrew (February 4, 2020). "Director Johannes Roberts Confirms Plans for 47 Meters Down 3". Starburst Magazine. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (May 7, 2024). "'47 Meters Down' Threequel 'The Wreck' Launching At Cannes Market For Byron Allen, Tea Shop & FilmNation; Patrick Lussier To Direct Johannes Roberts & Ernest Riera's Script". Deadline. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  5. Roberts, Johannes [@johannes_roberts_47]; (February 26, 2025). "47 Meters Down : The Wreck is filming! With @patricklussier taking over behind the camera this is going to be the most intense and scariest 47 movie so far!!" via Instagram.
  6. Roberts, Johannes [@johannes_roberts_47]; (May 18, 2025). "Six years ago sharks were in caves. Just saw a cut of part 3, directed by @patricklussier - and it's going to be the best 47 movie yet!" via Instagram.
  7. Norman, Dalton (May 11, 2024). "47 Meters Down 3: Confirmation, Story & Everything We Know". Screen Rant . Retrieved March 6, 2025.