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Directed by Ben Wheatley, Meg 2: The Trench has been creating a buzz online after the release of its official trailer. After all, a megalodon in a face-off with its prehistoric cousin, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, is something that the audience doesn't see very often.
Jason Statham is back as Jonas Taylor, who is a professional underwater rescuer and shark hunter. He will be joined by Cliff Curtis, Wu Jing, Shuya Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, and more.
Meg 2: The Trench is the sequel to the popular shark movie released in 2018, The Meg, which was a big hit at the box office. As evident in the trailer, the terrifying megs are back, and this time they are hunting in packs. The whole beach is at risk but Taylor is better prepared, thanks to The Meg. Keeping in tune with the vibe of shark films, the viewers can expect exciting fight scenes and brutal shark attacks.
As the movie will be available in 3D, the audience will really be able to get close up to the gigantic megalodon and immerse themselves in the adrenaline-pumping action sequences.
5 interesting facts that you should know about Meg 2: The Trench
1) Meg 2 has been in works since 2019
After the success of The Meg (2018), it was evident that a sequel is likely to be on the cards. Then in March 2019, it was announced that screenwriters Dean Georgaris and Jon and Erich Hoeber were working on a script for Meg 2.
Steve Alten, the writer of the novel The Trench that the film is based on, confirmed that the script was complete in a September 2020 newsletter.
2) A new director takes charge
The Meg was directed by Jon Turteltaub, who has directed many successful films including 3 Ninjas (1992), While You Were Sleeping (1995), National Treasure (2004), National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010), and more.
However, in Meg 2, fans will be able to see how director Ben Wheatley incorporates his own style of filmmaking to make this sequel more special and exciting. The award-winning filmmaker is known for his work in the thriller and horror genres, so the audience can certainly expect an engaging cinematic experience that will keep them glued to the screen.
3) Great box-office expectations
The Meg did exceptionally well at the box office. The film's budget ranged around $138-178 million. Despite mixed reviews after its release on August 10, 2018, it was still able to gross over $530 million worldwide.
Given the success of The Meg, all eyes will be on Meg 2: The Trench to see whether the anticipated sequel can make a big splash at the box office.
It is no secret that movie-goers enjoy a good shark movie that offers suspense, humor, exciting action scenes, and terrifying sharks. From the trailer, it is evident that the film will offer everything that shark film lovers enjoy and will surely draw crowds to the theatres upon its release.
4) Partly shot in Asia
Filming for the upcoming film started at the Warner-owned Leavesden Studios outside London. Parts of the shark film were also filmed in other locations in Asia, including Thailand and Hong Kong.
The Meg was shot in West Auckland, New Zealand, and Sanya City of Hainan, China.
5) Not the last Meg film
Both The Meg and Meg 2: The Trench are based on novels by American science-fiction author, Steve Alten. The Meg series written by Alten has eight novels namely Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror (1997), The Trench, or The Trench: Meg 2 (1999), Meg: Primal Waters (2004), Meg: Hell's Aquarium (2009), Meg: Origins (E-Book, 2011), Meg: Nightstalkers (2016), Meg: Generations (2018) and Meg: Purgatory (2022).
Given that there is so much material for future movies, it is likely that Meg 2 will not be the only sequel that the audience will get to watch on the big screen. If the upcoming shark film can live up to its box office expectations then a Meg franchise is possibly on the horizon.
Shark films are both terrifying and entertaining, and have done extremely well financially in the past. Makers of Meg 2: The Trench will be hoping that the movie will not only live up to audience expectations but will also help create a gateway for future Meg movies.
