While critics weren’t impressed with the 2023 sci-fi monster movie ‘Meg 2: The Trench,’ viewers generally enjoyed it. Now, three years after its release, the film is becoming available on a new streaming service.
Amazon announced that Meg 2 will be available to stream on Prime Video starting January 1, 2026. The movie continues the story of the 2018 film The Meg, with Jason Statham returning as the lead. The plot follows a dangerous deep-sea exploration that goes wrong. Along with Statham, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, and Cliff Curtis are back, and they’re joined by new cast members Wu Jing, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, and Skyler Samuels.
After the surprising success of the first Meg movie back in 2018 – it made over half a billion dollars worldwide! – a sequel felt pretty much guaranteed, and it quickly turned into a whole shark franchise. But honestly, Meg 2 really stumbled. Critics absolutely tore it apart, and it just didn’t live up to the original, taking the series way too far into ridiculous territory.
The first Meg movie received mixed reviews, earning a 47% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, Meg 2 was even less well-received, with only a 27% approval rating based on reviews from over 180 critics. Reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes generally agreed that the film’s story felt disconnected and wandered aimlessly before offering some lighthearted excitement.
Viewers generally enjoyed Meg 2, with 72% of over 1,000 Rotten Tomatoes users giving it a positive rating. According to audience feedback, the movie delivers what people want from a monster movie once the action starts.
Mark Keizer, writing for AV Club, offered even stronger positive feedback. He noted that while Meg 2: The Trench makes similar mistakes as the original, it also builds upon what the first film did well, making it a slight improvement overall.
Just like the first movie, Meg 2 did well in theaters despite receiving mostly negative reviews. While it didn’t reach the $500 million mark like the original, it still earned a solid $398.5 million worldwide in 2023, considering it cost over $129 million to make.
The Future of Statham’s Meg Franchise Is Currently Up in the Air
As of today, a third Meg movie hasn’t been officially confirmed. While the first film received mixed reviews, its strong box office performance could lead to a sequel. Director Ben Wheatley has also indicated he’d be interested in continuing the series, which is based on
In a 2023 interview with Total Film, director Edgar Wright explained that the world of the films is incredibly detailed and interesting, especially due to its international scope. He believes audiences connect with the movies because they showcase people from diverse backgrounds collaborating on relatable, everyday adventures, and that sends a positive message.
Meg 2: The Trench arrives on Prime Video on Jan. 1, 2026.
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2025-12-31 22:04