Get ready for the ultimate oceanic adventure with “Meg 2: The Trench,” the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2018 blockbuster hit! The newly-released trailer shows a thrilling ride that will take audiences to new depths as multiple massive Megs and an all-star cast lead the charge into uncharted waters.
The follow-up sees Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on a mission to explore the deepest parts of the ocean. But things turn for the worse when a malevolent mining operation puts their lives in danger, and they are forced to battle colossal Megs and ruthless environmental plunderers. With time running out, our heroes must outsmart, outrun, and outswim their predators to survive.
Directed by Ben Wheatley and produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Belle Avery, “Meg 2: The Trench” boasts an ensemble cast that includes Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, and Cliff Curtis. The screenplay was written by Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber, and Dean Georgaris, with a screen story by Dean Georgaris and Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber, based on the novel The Trench by Steve Alten.
Behind the camera are director of photography Haris Zambarloukous, production designer Chris Lowe, and editor Jonathan Amos. The visual effects supervisor is Pete Bebb, and the costume designer is Lindsay Pugh. The music for the film is by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Presented by Warner Bros. Pictures and CMC Pictures, in association with DF Pictures, “Meg 2: The Trench” is set to hit theaters in North America on August 4, 2023. Prepare for an electrifying cinematic experience that will leave you breathless as you explore the depths of the ocean and face off against unstoppable predators.