is crossing the North Atlantic when it is struck by a massive 150-foot rogue wave. The vessel capsizes, leaving most of the crew and passengers dead or trapped in the main ballroom.
Poseidon used large-scale practical sets combined with CGI to depict the capsized ship and intense set pieces. Critical reception was mixed: praise often went to the production design and action sequences, while criticism focused on character development and predictability. The film performed modestly at the box office and has since maintained a presence among disaster-movie fans.
The production utilized massive water tanks and intricate set designs to simulate the upside-down environment. The attention to detail regarding gravity and the inversion of the ship's layout adds a unique layer to the survival mechanics.