Jason Statham movies know exactly what audiences want: a bald hero punching oversized creatures, and Meg 2: The Trench delivers that in spades. The 2023 sci-fi action sequel has roared back into the spotlight, becoming one of Netflix's biggest global hits in July 2026. It's now climbing the streamer's worldwide Top 10 alongside titles like F9, The Hustle, and Netflix's Enola Holmes 3.
Directed by Ben Wheatley, the film brings Statham back as rescue diver Jonas Taylor, who leads an exploratory team into the deep-sea trench where the first movie's megalodon originated. Things go spectacularly wrong when they disturb multiple Megalodons and other prehistoric creatures that should have stayed hidden. Jonas ends up battling giant sharks, ruthless mercenaries, and an ecosystem that reminds humanity why the ocean's depths remain largely unexplored.
The cast includes Wu Jing (The Wandering Earth) as Jiuming Zhang, Sophia Cai as Meiying Zhang, Cliff Curtis (Avatar: The Way of Water) as Mac, Page Kennedy as DJ, Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Montes, Skyler Samuels as Jess, and Melissanthi Mahut as Rigas. It's a fun ensemble that leans into the absurdity.
While Meg 2 didn't match the $529 million global haul of 2018's The Meg, it still earned $397.8 million worldwide against a $129 million budget—a solid success. Critics gave it a 27% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences were far more entertained, awarding it a 72% Popcornmeter. This isn't a film for subtle storytelling; it's about a man punching a dinosaur shark, and it knows its audience.
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For those who love over-the-top action, Meg 2: The Trench is streaming now on Netflix. It's the perfect escape for anyone who wants to see Statham do what he does best: take on impossible odds with a smirk.
