In July 2023, Wheatley stated there had been internal discussions about a potential third installment. While its development depends on the success of The Trench, he hopes to continue the story as outlined in the novels by Steve Alten. [30] See also [ edit ]

The official trailer for Meg 2: The Trench is chomping its way online later today, and while you wait, Warner Bros. has unleashed a mega-sized motion poster to whet your appetite.Sienna Guillory as Driscoll, a billionaire investor who is financing Jiuming's efforts in the Mana One [8] 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!

The film is produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura ( The Meg, Bumblebee) and Belle Avery ( The Meg, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead), and executive produced by Jason Statham, Cate Adams, Ruigang Li, Catherine Xujun Ying, Wu Jing, E. Bennett Walsh, Erik Howsam, Gerald R. Molen and Randy Greenberg. The poster showcases the titular Megalodon as it swims up from the depths of the sea to devour an escaping airplane, which is minuscule in contrast to the shark's terrifying jaws. The image falls in line with the rest of the marketing material, which sizes up the creature to emphasize its approaching threat, effectively showing off the epic scale of the prehistoric beast. Centered in the poster is the official Dolby logo, reminding audiences to see the epic-sized action film on the best screen they can find. Wheatley told Collider last year that he chose to direct Meg 2 because he “really loved” the first film. “ I usually just go with my gut, so if something comes across from my agent and I like it, then I just go for it. So this came up and I just went, ‘Oh, Christ! Meg 2, I’ll do that! That’s brilliant!’“ Meg 2: The Trench” is directed by Ben Wheatley (“In the Earth,” “Free Fire”), from a screenplay by Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber (“The Meg,” “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”) and Dean Georgaris (“The Meg,” “Lara Croft: Toom Raider – The Cradle of Life”), and a screen story by Dean Georgaris and Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber, based on the novel The Trench by Steve Alten. The film is produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura (“The Meg,” “Bumblebee”) and Belle Avery (“The Meg,” “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead”), and executive produced by Jason Statham, Cate Adams, Ruigang Li, Catherine Xujun Ying, Wu Jing, E. Bennett Walsh, Erik Howsam, Gerald R. Molen and Randy Greenberg. Meg 2: The Trench was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on August 4, 2023. [7] The film had its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival on June 9, 2023. [21] Home media [ edit ]a b " Meg 2: The Trench – Financial Information". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC . Retrieved October 6, 2023.

On a stormy Christmas Eve, a secretive sheriff gets a visit from a mysterious woman who recounts a series of bizarre stories involving missing persons. As her stories begin to unfold, the depraved deeds of the sleepy town find themselves coming to life; conjuring vibrations of a disturbing telephone call, a mysterious ice cream man, a missing friend, and broken promises with dire repercussions.

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Vejvoda, Jim (August 25, 2023). "Exclusive: Meg 2: The Trench Arrives on Digital August 25". IGN . Retrieved August 24, 2023. Upcoming sequel Meg 2: The Trench is looking to have the same success internationally, and today a gorgeous new poster has been unleashed for the big screen follow-up. Kit, Borys (February 23, 2022). " Meg 2: The Trench Adds Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels and Sergio Peris-Mencheta (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 23, 2022. D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 13, 2023). "Greta Gerwig Breaks Global & US Box Office Records For Female Director With 'Barbie'; Why 'Demeter' Deep-Sixed – Sunday Update". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 13, 2023.

Fans of anthologies and Christmastime horror get ready for Night of the Missing, which follows a series of disappearances that take place in a small town. 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. Meg 2: The Trench has been rated PG-13 for action/violence, some bloody images, language and brief suggestive material. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 30, 2018). " 'The Meg 2' In Very Early Stages: U.S.-China Entertainment Summit". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation . Retrieved March 5, 2020. Joining director Wheatley behind the camera are director of photography Haris Zambarloukous ( Belfast, Murder on the Orient Express), production designer Chris Lowe ( The Gray Man, No Time to Die) and editor Jonathan Amos ( Baby Driver, Paddington 2).DNEG, Scanline VFX and Milk VFX provided the visual effects for the sequel (with DNEG also handling the 3D conversion). Pete Bebb and Gavin Round served as production visual effects supervisor and production visual effects producer respectively. In April 2021, Statham said filming was set to begin in January 2022. [17] Filming commenced as planned at the end of January at the Warner-owned Leavesden Studios outside London, with principal photography starting on February 4, 2022. [18] It continued there until May before switching to outdoor locations, presumably in Asia. While the production was ongoing, Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, and Wu Jing were announced as part of the cast. [18] Post-production [ edit ] Collis, Clark (April 23, 2018). "Jason Statham says 'The Meg' will get a sequel if giant shark movie hooks public". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation . Retrieved March 5, 2020.