47 Meters Down (film series)

The 47 Meters Down film series consists of American-produced standalone survival natural-horror movies. The series includes two released theatrical movies, while a third feature film is in post-production. Based on characters created by Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera, the plot of each installment follows a collection of characters who must work together in self-preservation to avoid being hunted by apex oceanic animals while taking part in different shark tourism activities.

Though the movies received mixed critical reception, they were each considered financial successes by turning a profit at the box office. The series has accumulated fans through the years since their release, earning a status of cult classics within their sub-genre of horror. Continued analyses from critics following their release, has given the movies ranking among the greatest shark movies of all-time by various sources. Such acclaim has been noted by a variety of sources which includes, but is not limited to: The Hollywood Reporter, IGN, Collider, Vulture, Entertainment Weekly, IndieWire, Comic Book Resources, Fangoria, Forbes, Screen Rant, Syfy, JoBlo, and Bloody Disgusting.