Under Paris

The ending of Under Paris is a grim reflection on humanity’s failure to control the rapidly evolving threat posed by Lilith and her offspring. Despite numerous efforts to contain them, the sharks—remarkably adaptable and reproducing through parthenogenesis—overwhelm everyone. Sophia and Adil’s plans to bomb Lilith’s nest and tranquilize her fail disastrously as the sharks attack and kill many of their team members. As chaos erupts, Lilith herself makes her way into the water, attacking swimmers and causing widespread panic during the triathlon. The military, fearing a massacre, fires live shells into the Seine, but this only worsens the situation by destroying bridges and flooding the city, ultimately leading to catastrophic consequences. In the chaos, Sophia searches for Adil, and the scene closes with the sharks swimming around them, suggesting that the species has not only survived but has begun to spread uncontrollably across the planet.

The film ends on a bleak note, emphasizing mankind’s hubris in trying to dominate nature, only to face an unstoppable force that could lead to humanity’s downfall. The final shot hints that Lilith’s new species and its progeny will continue to multiply and dominate, symbolizing how underestimated the threat was and highlighting the potential for ecological disaster as the sharks evolve beyond human control. This ending serves as a somber warning about ecological recklessness and the consequences of ignoring nature’s adaptive power.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:02