
Titanic II is a direct‑to‑TV disaster film written, directed by, and starring Shane Van Dyke. It’s not a sequel to James Cameron’s Titanic, but rather a low-budget “mockbuster” inspired by the original.titanic.fandom.comWikipedia
Premise
- Set exactly 100 years after the tragic maiden voyage of the original Titanic, the new luxury liner SS Titanic II embarks on a journey—but this time in reverse direction (from NYC to Southampton).titanic.fandom.comWikipedia
- In the Arctic region, global warming triggers icefalls from a glacier, generating tsunamis that smash an iceberg into the ship, triggering a catastrophic chain of events.titanic.fandom.comWikipedia
Plot Highlights
- Glacier tsunami & iceberg collision: The ship’s starboard side and lifeboats are destroyed; engine damage creates tension and panic.titanic.fandom.comWikipedia
- Second tsunami leads to explosion: Turbines explode, fire breaks out, and the ship begins sinking and capsizing.titanic.fandom.comWikipedia
- Survivor arc: Amy (Marie Westbrook) and Hayden (Shane Van Dyke) retreat to the diving facility. Hayden sacrifices himself so Amy can survive. Amy is rescued—but Hayden dies.Wikipedia
Reception & Availability
- Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes.WikipediaPlayPilot
- Widely panned by critics, with a low IMDb rating around 1.7/10.IMDbPlayPilot
- Reviews often mention it’s filled with disaster clichés and plagued by budget limitations, though Bruce Davison’s performance drew some praise.Wikipedia
- It’s available to watch for free online via YouTube—upload by Movie Central is officially licensed—and on streaming platforms such as Pluto TV, Tubi, Plex, fuboTV, FlixFling, and Hoopla.YouTubePlayPilotJustWatchPlex.tv
Quick Overview
Category | Details |
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Type | Mockbuster disaster film |
Plot | Titanic II retraces original route; hits iceberg from glacier-induced tsunami; chaos ensues with explosions and sinking |
Key Characters | Hayden (creator), Amy (nurse & survivor), James Maine (Coast Guard) |
Length | ~90 minutes |
Rating | Critically panned; IMDb ~1.7/10 |
Where to Watch | YouTube (Movie Central), free ad-supported services like Tubi, Pluto TV, FuboTV, Plex, Hoopla |