Bukavac is a 2025 science fiction action horror film directed by David Fincher and produced by Zack Snyder and Jerry Bruckheimer from a screenplay by James Wan. It is the third installment in the Sea Monsters Universe and is a follow-up to The Bloop. The film stars returning franchise regulars Anthony Ramos, Katherine Waterston, Viola Davis, and Salma Hayek, with newcomers Hailee Steinfeld, William Nadylam, Donald Glover, Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, and Ian McShane. In the film, Carlos González must team up with his cousin to take down a humanoid sea monster. Upon its release in January 3rd, 2025, it received generally unfavorable reviews, though Steinfeld's performance was praised. The film was a financial failure, grossing only $263 million worldwide against marketing costs between $300 million. A sequel to The Serpent entitled The Terrors of the Lusca is in development, its release date being one month later.
