The film 'Waterworld' was released in theaters, becoming notable for its production costs and environmental themes.
Principal photography for 'Waterworld' began, involving extensive water-based filming and unique production challenges.
The project for the film 'Waterworld' was officially announced and entered pre-production phases.
Global polar ice caps melt, causing oceans to rise and flood nearly all land on Earth, turning the world into an aquatic wasteland.
Survivors form scattered atoll communities on small patches of land or floating debris to sustain human life.
The Mariner is born, a mutant with gills and webbed feet, enabling him to survive underwater without aid.
Mariner rescues Enola, a young girl who has a tattoo on her back that is believed to be a map to the mythical Dryland.
The Mariner and his companions are pursued by the Smokers, a group of pirates led by the Deacon, seeking the Dryland map.
The Mariner and Enola find the Dryland, confirming myths of land existing beyond the ocean.