Jason Statham is back with a sequel to his hit shark action film The Meg titled Meg 2: The Trench. While the Meg films never had the substance of Jaws, it sure does know how to entertain an audience and Meg 2 delivers on that perfectly. Meg 2 sees our Jonas once again taking on sharks and fighting for the survival of his own life and the life of the people around him. Meg 2: The Trench doesn’t shy away from looking silly and nonsensical and it is better for it.
Directed by Ben Wheatley, Meg 2: The Trench follows Jonas as he leads an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Jonas and his team are put in grave danger because of malevolent mining operations because they them in a fight for survival against giant prehistoric sharks.
So, let’s find out everything we know about Meg 2: The Trench including its cast, when did it come out, what is it about, and most importantly where can you watch it.
Meg 2: The Trench – Who Is In It?
Meg 2: The Trench sees the return of Jason Statham in the lead role of Jonas. Besides Statham, we see also see some cast members from the first film and some are newly added, which includes Sienna Guillory (Resident Evil), Li Bingbing (The Meg), Able Wanamakok (The Marine 2), Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior), Cliff Curtis (Avatar: The Way of Water), Shuya Sophia Cai (The Meg), Page Kennedy (Rush Hour), Skyler Samuels (The Duff), Melissanthi Mahut (The Sandman), and Sergio Peris-Mencheta (Rambo: Last Blood).
Meg 2: The Trench – What Is It About?
You can read the official synopsis for Meg 2: The Trench by Warner Bros. below:
“Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush this summer in “Meg 2: The Trench,” a literally larger-than-life thrill ride that supersizes the 2018 blockbuster and takes the action to higher heights and even greater depths with multiple massive Megs and so much more! Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time. Immerse yourself in the most electrifying cinematic experience of the year with “Meg 2: The Trench” – where the depths of the ocean are matched only by the heights of sheer, unstoppable excitement!”
Meg 2: The Trench – When Is It Coming Out?
Meg 2: The Trench is coming exclusively in theaters on August 4, 2023. While the reviews for Meg 2 haven’t been great the audience will have to decide this Jason Statham’s sequel’s fate.
Meg 2: The Trench – How To Watch It?
Meg 2: The Trench is coming exclusively into theaters and is expected to stay in theaters until mid-September. After 45 days it could be available to stream on Warner Bros,’ streaming service Max. Meg 2 is also expected to stream on Prime Video (the availability of the film on Prime Video may differ per region). Meg 2: The Trench is expected to release digitally in October, based on the first film’s digital release. So, if you are excited for Meg 2: The Trench don’t wait for the film to come on streaming or release digitally. Just book your tickets and support the film.