People have once again been captivated by the story of the Titanic in the wake of the OceanGate submersible tragedy. The submersible set out to visit the doomed ship’s wreckage site before disappearing and capturing the nation’s attention.
For those interested in revisiting the Titanic’s story, the popular 1997 film Titanic hits Netflix on July 1.
The movie was directed by James Cameron, who has been making the rounds discussing his own experiences diving to the Titanic wreck, and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The movie follows the fictitious love story between characters Jack Dawson and Rose Dewitt Bukater.
The story of the Titanic garnered national attention after the disappearance and subsequent search-and-rescue mission for the Titan submersible. The submersible lost contact with its support crew shortly after it descended toward the Titanic on Sunday. A debris field located near the wreckage site indicated the sub had suffered a catastrophic event, killing everyone onboard.
The event put the story of the Titanic at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts. Celine Dion’s hit song “My Hear Will Go On” from the Titanic soundtrack has experienced a massive jump in streaming in the wake of the tragedy.
It’s a sure bet that the film will also see a significant bump in viewership. The movie is currently streaming on Paramount+ and Prime Video. For those seeking more information on the shipwreck, there are also a ton of documentaries out there.
