Meg 2: The Trench
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Synopsis
An exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean of a daring research team spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-08
Top Cast
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Jason Statham
Jonas Taylor
Wu Jing
Jiuming Zhang
Shuya Sophia Cai
Meiying
Page Kennedy
DJ
Sergio Peris-Mencheta
Montes
Sienna Guillory
Driscoll
Cliff Curtis
Mac
Skyler Samuels
Jess
Melissanthi Mahut
Rigas
Whoopie van Raam
Curtis
Kiran Sonia Sawar
Sal
Felix Mayr
Lance
Guo Tao
Party Guest
Robin Hill
Cargo Ship Captain
Dai Lele
Beautiful Tourist
Ivy Tsui
Coco
Stewart Alexander
Tourist Buisinessman
Able Wanamakok
Tourists' Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysShanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 24, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$129M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$398.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.09x
+$269.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Wheatley
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Georgaris, Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Meg 2: The Trench
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $129M
- Worldwide Gross
- $398.5M
- Production Studios
- Apelles Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, di Bonaventura Pictures, CMC Pictures, Onaroll Productions, DF Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Wheatley
Dean Georgaris, Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber, Steve Alten
Harry Gregson-Williams
Tim Wooster, Haris Zambarloukos
Jonathan Amos
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Ying Xujun, Randy Greenberg, Gerald R. Molen, Jason Statham
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Georgaris
Screenplay
Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Producer
Erich Hoeber
Screenplay
Jon Hoeber
Screenplay
Jonathan Amos
Editor
Lindsay Pugh
Costume Design
Chris Lowe
Production Design
Tolga Kenan
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Mailley
Stunt Coordinator
Haris Zambarloukos
Director of Photography
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Peter Bebb
Visual Effects Supervisor
Emma Ennis
Stunt Coordinator
Belle Avery
Producer
Ben Wheatley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meg 2: The Trench
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Meg 2: The Trench about?
An exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean of a daring research team spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival.
Who directed Meg 2: The Trench?
Meg 2: The Trench was directed by Ben Wheatley.
Who stars in Meg 2: The Trench?
The principal cast of Meg 2: The Trench includes Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Shuya Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta.
When was Meg 2: The Trench released and how long is it?
Meg 2: The Trench was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Meg 2: The Trench?
Meg 2: The Trench had a reported production budget of $129M and grossed $398.5M at the worldwide box office (3.09 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Meg 2: The Trench?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Meg 2: The Trench was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Is Meg 2: The Trench based on a book or true story?
Meg 2: The Trench is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Steve Alten".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Meg 2: The Trench?
Meg 2: The Trench holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).