On June 23, 2023, an OceanGate submersible tragically imploded, killing all five of its billionaire passengers who had paid for a private tour of the wreckage of the Titanic. The disaster sent shockwaves around the world, prompting an urgent search for debris as investigators scrambled to uncover the causes behind the catastrophic failure.

Through firsthand accounts from former employees, Titan: The OceanGate Disaster exposes the company’s “smoke and mirrors” culture — one that prioritized profits over safety and scientific integrity. At the heart of the story is a gripping portrait of Stockton Rush, OceanGate’s self-styled maverick CEO whose unchecked hubris and relentless ambition ultimately eclipsed reason, leading to catastrophic consequences. The narrative of OceanGate’s founder as a visionary explorer and pioneering inventor unravels as the film explores the company’s turbulent eight-year history, ultimately offering a damning indictment of America’s dangerous obsession with entrepreneurship at all costs and the cult of the business titan.—Cara Cusumano

Mark Monroe