OceanGate: Release date news, streaming details and more about the upcoming documentary

The OceanGate real-life disaster is coming to the screens and will be released on Netflix for everyone to watch. The story of OceanGate's Titan will be told via a documentary titled Titan: The OceanGate Disaster. According to the synopsis on IMDb:

"Titan: The OceanGate Disaster examines CEO Stockton Rush's quest to become the next billionaire innovator and the doomed underwater endeavor that called into question the price of ambition in the depths of the ocean."

Two years ago, OceanGate built a submarine known as Titan for tourists to take trips down to the depths of the sea to view the wreck of the Titanic. On June 18, five passengers were on a voyage to see the wreck when Titan imploded. Despite the search and rescue attempts that were made, it was concluded that all passengers perished during the explosion.

Keep reading to learn about the release date, where to watch, and more.

When will Titan: The OceanGate Disaster be released?

According to Tudum by Netflix, the Titan: The OceanGate Disaster will be available on Netflix on June 11, 2025. However, the documentary will also have a world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2025.

What do we know about Titan: The OceanGate Disaster?

According to the official synopsis of the documentary from Netflix Media Center. It reads:

"The Titan submersible's ill-fated journey to the ruins of the Titanic dominated headlines in June 2023, but nothing can prepare you for Titan, coming to Netflix this summer. This new documentary examines OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, his quest to become the next billionaire innovator, and the doomed underwater endeavor that forced the world to reconsider the price of ambition in the depths of the ocean."

Titan: The OceanGate Disaster documentary explores:

"...the psyche of OceanGate’s charismatic CEO, Stockton Rush, and explores his relentless quest to bring oceanic exploration to the luxury tourism industry."

It follows the Titan's voyage, which included five passengers on board, all of whom instantly died as the submarine imploded.

Who directed Titan: The OceanGate Disaster?

The 111-minute-long documentary is directed and produced by Mark Monroe, along with other producers including Lily Garrison and Jon Bardin.

During an interview with Tudum, Monroe shared:

"When the Titan submersible went missing, I was horrified and mesmerized by the 24/7 news coverage and global social commentary — just like the rest of the world... There was no context for what could have happened to those onboard, and the only touchpoint was the Titanic, a story that’s now become a grim fairy tale."

He continued:

"The more I dug into this terrible tragedy, the more intrigued I became about how this could have ever happened in the first place, and who exactly was the man who built and then went down with this ship. We hope that this film can help provide answers to these very questions."

Mark also gave some insight into what prompted Stockton Rush to build the Titan submarine. He elaborated:

"[Rush] felt the pressure of saying that he was going to do something, and as the years go on and the technology keeps returning these not great answers, that pressure begins to build."

Director Monroe also expressed what he hopes the viewers will take away from the documentary. He said:

"The greatest tragedy, and what I hope audiences come to understand, is how this disaster was completely avoidable."

The Titan: The OceanGate Disaster documentary gives viewers a chilling deep dive into one of the most horrific diving accidents of 2023. It is more than just a retelling of a doomed voyage, the documentary aims to reveal to its audience a preventable disaster. The world premiere for Titan: The OceanGate Disaster will be at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 2025, and the Netflix release will be on June 11, 2025.