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Meg 2: The Trench

Meg 2: The Trench is a 2023 science fiction action film directed by Ben Wheatley.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Meg 2: The Trench is a 2023 science fiction action film directed by Ben Wheatley. It is a sequel to The Meg (2018) and is based on Steve Alten’s 1999 novel The Trench. The film stars Jason Statham, Wu Jing, and Sophia Cai.

Premise

The film follows Jonas Taylor and a research team exploring the ocean’s deepest regions, where they encounter megalodons and an illegal mining operation.

Production

Meg 2: The Trench was directed by Ben Wheatley and adapted from Steve Alten’s novel The Trench. It continues the film series started by The Meg.

Cast

The principal cast includes Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sophia Cai, Cliff Curtis, Page Kennedy, Skyler Samuels, Sienna Guillory, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta.

Release

The film was released in the United States on August 4, 2023. It has a runtime of 116 minutes and a PG-13 classification in the United States. The film had international theatrical release and later streamed in Canada through major platforms, making it widely accessible to Canadian audiences.

Key facts

  • It is a sequel to The Meg (2018).
  • The film is directed by Ben Wheatley.
  • Jason Statham returns as Jonas Taylor.
  • The story centers on a deep-sea expedition that is disrupted by a mining operation and prehistoric sharks.
  • The film was released in 2023 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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Canadian context

The film had international theatrical release and later streamed in Canada through major platforms, making it widely accessible to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Meg 2: The Trench?
It is a 2023 science fiction action film about a deep-sea expedition that is disrupted by megalodons and a covert mining operation.
Is Meg 2: The Trench a sequel?
Yes. It is the sequel to The Meg (2018).
Who directed Meg 2: The Trench?
Ben Wheatley directed the film.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Jason Statham, Wu Jing, and Sophia Cai, with Cliff Curtis, Page Kennedy, Skyler Samuels, Sienna Guillory, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta.
When was it released?
It was released on August 4, 2023, in the United States.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meg_2:_The_Trench
    Supports: Title, year, director, sequel status, and basis on Steve Alten's novel.
  2. Apple TV — https://www.apple.com
    Supports: Synopsis, runtime, director, and principal cast.
  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/meg-2-the-trench
    Supports: Runtime, rating, cast, and plot details.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81670643
    Supports: 2023 release, genre, and cast listing.