5 Titanic Facts Every Super Fan Should Know Ahead of Titanic 2 Release!
5 shocking facts about Titanic you never knew before the release of Titanic 2! From secret titles to unexpected casting choices, these are must-know tidbits for any superfan.
Behind-the-scenes facts about Titanic—from secret movie titles to unexpected casting choices for Jack and Rose ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )
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It’s been 20 years since Titanic made us cry oceans of tears and gave us the ultimate love story. Jack and Rose—Leo and Kate—became the iconic duo of a generation. But with Titanic 2 now on the horizon (yep, it’s happening!), we’re diving back into some mind-blowing facts about the OG movie. Whether you’re all about that door debate or still living for Leo’s underwater somersaults, these juicy tidbits are ones you have to know. So grab your lifejacket because we’re going back to the ship!
1. The Movie Was Called Planet Ice During Production
You heard that right—Titanic wasn’t always the legendary name we know today. As his sneaky genius, James Cameron used a decoy title—Planet Ice—while filming to throw off anyone sniffing around for details. With multiple studios eyeing the RMS Titanic story, this cover-up was a pretty slick move. But here’s the twist: it didn’t fool Leo’s diehard fans. Nope. They still managed to swarm Fox Baja Studios in Mexico, where the movie was being shot, clearly sensing something significant was happening. And honestly, can you blame them? They knew Titanic was more than just a movie—it would become a cultural beast.
2. Cruise, Pitt, and Even Sisto Were Almost Jack
Imagine a Titanic where Jack wasn’t Leo. Sounds insane, right? But initially, Hollywood’s biggest names were in the running for the role. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and even Clueless’s Jeremy Sisto all got a shot at playing Jack. Sisto even did a screen test with Kate Winslet—but, spoiler alert, he didn’t quite nail it. Can you picture Cruise or Pitt wearing Jack’s borrowed suit in that first-class dinner scene? We’re just saying Leo’s version of Jack became legendary for a reason.
3. Matthew McConaughey Auditioned for Jack Too—Yep, for Real
Hold up—Matthew McConaughey auditioned for Jack? Yup, you read that right. The same guy who gave us the legendary “Alright, alright, alright” was almost making us swoon on the Titanic. Kate Winslet spilled the beans on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2017, saying, “Isn’t that weird?” And yeah, it is weird. Picture McConaughey on the bow shouting, “I’m the king of the world!” Can you even? Love you, McConaughey, but Leo’s Jack is pure magic. I guess it’s a good thing you didn’t land the part—because Leo was the heartthrob we never knew we needed.
4. Madonna Was Considered for Rose—Wait, What?!
Now, here’s where it gets wild: Madonna was seriously considered for the role of Rose. Can you picture the Queen of Pop as the heartbroken socialite on the Titanic? It would’ve been an epic follow-up to her Golden Globe-winning turn in Evita (1996). Along with Madonna, big names like Nicole Kidman, Jodie Foster, Cameron Diaz, Sharon Stone, and Gwyneth Paltrow were also in the running. But Kate Winslet, all of 19, was determined to make it hers. “I closed the script, wept floods of tears, and said, ‘I’ve got to be a part of this,’” she told Rolling Stone in 1998. A few calls later, and bam—Kate Winslet was Rose. Can you even imagine Titanic without her? Thank goodness she nailed it!
5. Leo Was “Totally a Fish” Underwater—No, Seriously
Remember those freezing-cold scenes in the icy waters of the Atlantic? Leo wasn’t exactly thrilled about getting drenched every day on set. Cameron said Leo “always made this big drama about getting wet.” But after months of filming, the dude was practically a fish. On the final day of shooting, when they filmed the underwater scenes, Leo was doing somersaults underwater like a total pro. Leo went from being a reluctant swimmer to being a total aquatic badass. Cameron said, “Leo comes down and is a total fish underwater.” Who knew? If only we’d seen that on camera—Leo’s transformation into an underwater superhero.
So, there are some wild behind-the-scenes facts that every Titanic super fan should know. From secret titles to unexpected auditions, this film was anything but ordinary. It’s hard to imagine anyone other than Leo and Kate playing Jack and Rose, but Hollywood was full of curveballs back then.
As we prepare to see what Titanic 2 has in store, let’s all remember how this legendary movie came together. Whether you’re still crying over Jack’s fate or obsessed with that door debate (could he have fit?!), the legacy of Titanic isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. So, grab your popcorn, get ready for Titanic 2, and know—you’ll never forget the heart of the ocean.
