โTitanic II (2025) is a disaster film directed by Shane Van Dyke, serving as a mockbuster rather than a sequel to James Cameron’s Titanic. Set a century after the original voyage, the film introduces the RMS Titanic II, a modern luxury liner embarking on its maiden journey from New York to Southampton, mirroring the ill-fated path of its namesake. The ship’s designer, Hayden Walsh, is aboard, along with nurse Amy Maine and her colleague Kelly Wade. Unbeknownst to them, climate-induced glacier collapses in Greenland trigger massive tsunamis, setting the stage for impending disaster.
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As the Titanic II sails, a tsunami propels an iceberg into its path, causing catastrophic damage to the starboard side and lifeboat ramps. The collision results in numerous injuries and fatalities. Amidst the chaos, the ship’s turbines explode under immense pressure, igniting fires and exacerbating the vessel’s descent. Captain Will Howard perishes in the explosion, and the ship begins to sink by the bow, listing to the starboard side.โ
In a desperate bid for survival, Hayden, Amy, and Kelly navigate the deteriorating ship. Tragically, Kelly is killed by a falling door. Hayden and Amy reach the diving facility, which contains only one scuba suit and oxygen tank. Hayden insists Amy use the equipment, sacrificing himself for her safety. Captain James Maine, Amy’s father, arrives to rescue them, but Hayden succumbs before he can be saved.โ
The film concludes with Amy and a handful of survivors being rescued, while the Titanic II sinks beneath the waves. Despite its low-budget production and critical panning, Titanic II explores themes of human hubris and the repetition of history, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of ignoring nature’s warnings.โ