Meg 2: The Trench Movie Details:
| Based on | The Trench by Steve Alten |
| Country | China United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Action Adventure Horror Sci-Fi |
| Release date | June 9, 2023 (SIFF) August 4, 2023 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 56min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Jason Statham Wu Jing Sophia Cai Page Kennedy Sergio Peris-Mencheta Skyler Samuels Cliff Curtis |
| Directed by | Ben Wheatley |
| Screenplay by | Jon Hoeber Erich Hoeber Dean Georgaris |
| Story by | Dean Georgaris Jon Hoeber Erich Hoeber |
| Produced by | Lorenzo di Bonaventura Belle Avery |
| Cinematography by | Haris Zambarloukos |
| Edited by | Jonathan Amos |
| Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Production Company | CMC Pictures DF Pictures di Bonaventura Pictures Apelles Entertainment |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Meg 2: The Trench Movie Cast & Characters:
- Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor, Meiying’s stepfather and the husband of the late Suyin Zhang
- Wu Jing as Jiuming Zhang, Meiying’s uncle
- Sophia Cai as Meiying, Jiuming’s niece and Jonas’ stepdaughter
- Cliff Curtis as Mac, Mana One operations manager
- Page Kennedy as DJ, an engineer at Mana One
- Sergio Peris Mencheta as Montes, a mercenary in charge of illegal mining operations
- Skyler Samuels as Jess, a Mana One worker
- Melissanthi Mahut as Rigas, a security officer at Mana One
- Whoopie Van Raam as Curtis, a diver at Mana One
- Kiran Sonia Sawar as Sal, a diver at Mana One
- Felix Mayr as Lance, a diver at Mana One
- Sienna Guillory as Driscoll, a billionaire investor who is financing Jiuming’s efforts in the Mana One
Storyline:
Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush this summer in “Meg 2: The Trench,” a 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!—Warner Bros. Pictures
Meg 2: The Trench Movie Box Office Collection & Budget:
| Budget | $129–139 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $397.7 million |
About Meg 2: The Trench Movie:
The film is based on the 1999 novel The Trench by Steve Alten.
Principal photography for the film began on February 4, 2022.
The film is set 4 years after the end of the first film’s events.
After reading the script, Steve Alten, author of the Meg novels, said it had a “dark tone” and “potential for an R rating.”
This movie is said to have a higher kill count than the first movie.
While speaking to entertainment site DenOfGeek in April 2021, director Ben Wheatley hinted that the film might see Jason Statham facing off against not one but several giant, prehistoric sharks.
Meg 2: The Trench had its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival on June 9, 2023, and was released in the United States on August 4, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
The film received mixed reviews from critics and has become a box office success, grossing $395 million worldwide.
