Netflix has unveiled a new hard-hitting documentary, Titan: The OceanGate Disaster, which dissects the tragic events of the 2023 deep-sea expedition that aimed to reach the Titanic wreck but ended in catastrophe.
Directed by Mark Monroe, this documentary sheds light on the fatal flaws and ignored warnings that led to the implosion of the Titan submersible under the leadership of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush.
The documentary officially premiered on June 11, 2025, and is now available for streaming exclusively on Netflix.
Audiences can see into this sobering story from home, as the film pieces together the doomed expedition with rare footage and powerful interviews.
The trailer sets a chilling, investigative tone, drawing viewers into a tale of innovation colliding with oversight. The film explores Stockton Rush’s controversial design decisions, including his insistence on using carbon fiber hulls and evading standard safety protocols. It also highlights the ignored red flags and concerns raised by industry experts.
The documentary is anchored by real-life footage, as well as testimonies from former OceanGate employees, members of the U.S. Coast Guard, grieving family members, and even filmmaker and deep-sea explorer James Cameron. These voices unravel how a mission-driven by ambition turned deadly more than 13,000 feet beneath the ocean’s surface.
The cast is composed of investigative journalists, Coast Guard officials, former OceanGate insiders, and loved ones of those lost. Directed by Mark Monroe, the film also includes the involvement of James Cameron in the production team, lending his experience and insight into deep-sea exploration and disaster analysis.
Described as a meticulous and unsettling case study, Titan has received praise for its in-depth portrayal of a tragedy born from risk and ambition. Although some viewers noted a degree of repetition in its technical and legal segments, the documentary has been widely acknowledged for its powerful storytelling. It currently holds a rating of 6.7 on IMDb.