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In April 2018, Jason Statham said a sequel to The Meg (2018) would happen if the film did well with the public, saying: "I think it's like anything in this day and age – if it makes money, there's obviously an appetite to make more money. And if it doesn't do well, they'll soon sweep it under the carpet--but that's the way Hollywood works." [9] In August 2018, Steve Alten said: "My feeling has always been that this is a billion dollar franchise if it was done right. But to be done right you had to get the shark right, get the cast right, get the tone right. And Warner Bros. have nailed it completely. The producers have nailed it." [10] In October 2018, executive producer Catherine Xujun Ying announced a sequel was in the early stages of development. [11] Pre-production [ edit ] 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). 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). The visual effects supervisor is Pete Bebb ( Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Inception), and costume designer is Lindsay Pugh ( The Matrix Resurrections, Krypton). The music is by Harry Gregson-Williams ( The Meg, The Martian). Wheatley’s previous credits include Down Terrace, Kill List, Sightseers, A Field in England, High-Rise, Free Fire, Rebecca, and In the Earth. Crowther, Jane (July 17, 2023). "Ben Wheatley is really hoping he'll get to make a Meg 3". Total Film . Retrieved August 5, 2023.

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 ] You can watch the first Trailer for the sequel to ‘ The Meg‘ below which is followed by the 3 Posters. Sienna Guillory as Driscoll, a billionaire investor who is financing Jiuming's efforts in the Mana One [8]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. 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 ]

Harry Gregson-Williams Scoring Ben Wheatley's 'Meg 2: The Trench' ". filmmusicreporter. December 21, 2022 . Retrieved January 17, 2023. 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. The screen story is by Dean Georgaris and Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber, based on the novel The Trench by Steve Alten. 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.

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The visual effects supervisor is Pete Bebb ( Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Inception), and costume designer is Lindsay Pugh ( The Matrix Resurrections, Krypton). The music is by Harry Gregson-Williams ( The Meg, The Martian). In March 2019, it was announced that a script for the film was in the works, with screenwriters Dean Georgaris, and Jon and Erich Hoeber returning. [12] [13] In his September 2020 newsletter, Alten confirmed the script, titled Meg 2: The Trench, to be complete, and expressed interest in its "dark" tone. [14] In October 2020, Ben Wheatley was announced to direct. [15] [16] Filming [ edit ] 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!

Lawson, Richard (August 3, 2023). "Meg 2: The Trench Is Bigger, Sillier, and Better". Vanity Fair . Retrieved August 10, 2023. Jonas and Jiuming lead a routine submersible exploration to the Trench, with Meiying stowing away to see the trench for the first time. Fellow Meg survivors DJ and Mac observe the group from the Mana One. On their way down, the subs are pursued by Haiqi, who escaped captivity the previous night; the subs dive down through the thermocline to escape, but Haiqi forces her way through it anyway. Two much larger Megs, a massive alpha male and a slightly smaller beta male, appear and mate with Haiqi. While working on an escape plan, Jonas and his team discover an illegal mining operation in a station captained by the mercenary Montes, who has a vendetta against Jonas for his imprisonment some time before. Montes' crew was hired by Driscoll to covertly use the Mana One's access to the trench to farm rare earth minerals that could earn them billions. Montes kills his crew in an explosion to cover up their activities, which causes a rupture in the trench and grounds both Jonas’ and Jiuming's ships.

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.

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. The screenplay for Meg 2: The Trenchhas been written by Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber, and Erich Hoeber, the same writing team that was on the first film. These films are inspired by a series of novels written by Steve Alten. Five years after the events of the first film, Jonas Taylor has been involved in fighting environmental crimes while also helping Mana One in exploring a further deep part of the Mariana Trench where the Megalodon had been found. Following the death of Suyin Zhang, Jonas has been raising her teenage daughter Meiying alongside her uncle and Suyin's brother Jiuming Zhang, who has acquired his father's company alongside wealthy financier Hillary Driscoll. Mana One has also been studying an 80ft (24m) female Meg called Haiqi, who was discovered as a pup and trained by Jiuming in a reserve in Hainan. Recently, Haiqi has been acting erratically, leading to Jonas being concerned despite Jiuming's enthusiasm. 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 ] 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.

Plans for the sequel were announced to be in early development in October 2018 after the box office success of the first film. Wheatley replaced Jon Turteltaub as director, with the script being written by returning writers Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber. Principal photography began in February 2022 and lasted until May, occurring in various locations in Asia and Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. 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. Kit, Borys (October 23, 2020). " 'The Meg 2' Finds Its Director With 'Rebecca' Filmmaker Ben Wheatley (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 23, 2020. Meg 2: The Trench has been rated PG-13 for action/violence, some bloody images, language and brief suggestive material. Night of the Missing is gory, frightening, and able to meld these differing stories into a wonderfully disturbing narrative!