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Release Date: July 18, 2025
Budget: $12 million
Director: Gerald Rascioni
Cast: Kaya Scodelario, Jacob Elordi, Jessica Barden
Open Water 3: Cage Dive 2 takes audiences back into the terrifying depths of survival horror, pushing the limits of fear and endurance. Building on the legacy of the Open Water franchise, the sequel amplifies the stakes with a gripping story, cutting-edge underwater cinematography, and intense character drama.
Plot and Direction
The film follows a group of thrill-seekers who venture to an exotic location for an adrenaline-filled cage-diving adventure with great white sharks. Their excitement turns into a nightmare when a sudden underwater earthquake traps them in the cage, dislodging it from the boat and plunging them into shark-infested waters. With oxygen supplies dwindling and rising tensions among the group, survival becomes a battle of wits, endurance, and sheer willpower.
Gerald Rascioni’s direction expertly combines claustrophobic tension with awe-inspiring shots of the ocean, capturing the beauty and terror of nature in equal measure.
Spending and Cinematic Achievements
The modest $12 million budget was strategically allocated to enhance underwater visuals and realistic shark effects, blending CGI with real footage for unparalleled realism. Filming took place in the pristine waters of South Africa, with local production teams ensuring authenticity.
Success Story
Upon its release, Cage Dive 2 captivated both audiences and critics, grossing over $85 million worldwide. Its innovative use of first-person and underwater sequences redefined survival horror. Fans praised the emotional depth of the characters and the nail-biting suspense, solidifying its place as one of the most gripping entries in the franchise.
Open Water 3: Cage Dive 2 stands as a testament to how tension, simplicity, and strong storytelling can make waves at the box office.
