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A Terrifying New Twist on Mythical Creatures Arrives in Theaters Summer 2025

Prepare to rethink everything you know about mermaids. Invasion of the Mermaids (2025) promises to transform these mythical creatures from enchanting figures of folklore into the stuff of nightmares. Directed by A Quiet Place producer Andrew Form, this aquatic horror-thriller blends Jaws-level tension with The Descent‘s claustrophobic terror—all set against the stunning yet deadly backdrop of the open ocean.

WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

✔ The Plot: A team of marine biologists discovers an undiscovered species of deep-sea mermaids—only to realize too late that these creatures are far from the benevolent beings of legend.
✔ The Cast:

• Florence Pugh as Dr. Elara Voss, the lead scientist

• John Boyega as a hardened coast guard officer

• Newcomer Mia Goth as a mysterious survivor with a connection to the mermaids
  ✔ The Horror: Practical effects combined with CGI create mermaids that are equal parts beautiful and horrifying—think razor-sharp teeth, bioluminescent eyes, and a haunting, siren-like song that lures victims to their doom.

WHY THIS MOVIE MATTERS

• A Fresh Take on Mermaid Lore: Gone are the Disney-fied versions—these mermaids are apex predators, evolved to hunt humans.

• Environmental Undertones: The film explores themes of ocean exploitation and humanity’s arrogance in the face of nature’s wrath.

• A Return to Practical Creature Effects: The team behind The Shape of Water and Pan’s Labyrinth designed the mermaids, blending animatronics with subtle CGI for maximum realism.

PRODUCTION SECRETS

• Filming Locations: Shot on location in the deep waters of the Bahamas and a custom-built water tank in New Zealand.

• Underwater Cinematography: The same team that worked on Aquaman captured the eerie beauty of the ocean’s depths.

• The Siren Song: An original, bone-chilling score by Hereditary composer Colin Stetson.

EARLY BUZZ

Test screenings have described the film as “The Meg* meets Alien underwater*,” with one viewer reportedly needing a break during a particularly intense feeding scene.

Release Date: August 8, 2025—just in time to make beachgoers think twice before dipping their toes in the water.

Director’s Tease: “This isn’t The Little Mermaid. This is The Little Nightmare.” —Andrew Form