Highland Film Group has released a first-look image of The Black Demon: Atlantis, the Jack Kesy-led shark sequel set at an offshore prison in the Pacific. Variety published the image in its Nov. 10 report. A prison is not an encouraging place to need a quick exit. Source
According to the synopsis reproduced by Bloody Disgusting, Kesy plays Jerry Simms, an undercover DEA agent who arrives at Atlantis after an operative disappears while investigating inmate deaths. Those deaths are tied to Diego Núñez (Harold Torres), a killer rumored to wield ancient powers. Source
Mutilated bodies turn up, and rumors of blood rituals spread through the prison. Then the Black Demon attacks. Jerry must rely on Chato (Julio César Cedillo), an inmate who knows the prison’s hidden workings, to survive. An investigation into prison deaths and a giant-shark attack: an admirably unreasonable workload for one undercover agent. Source Source
The film follows 2023’s The Black Demon, which starred Josh Lucas. Carmen Cabana directed the sequel and co-wrote the screenplay with Aaron Benjamin and Boise Esquerra. Cabana’s cinematography credits include Ms. Marvel and Narcos season 2. Source Source
Variety reported on Nov. 10 that Atlantis was in post-production, with Highland handling worldwide sales at the American Film Market. As of Nov. 11, 2026, no release date had been confirmed. Source Source Source
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