Meg 2: The Trench

A dive into uncharted depths of the ocean by a research team triggers a hostile takeover of their mission by megalodons and other colossal sea creatures. Jonas Taylor must team up with Chinese scientists to outwit and outfight their prey in a thrilling high-stakes chase across the ocean.

Meg 2: The Trench received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, reliance on jump scares, and over-the-top action. However, audiences were more divided, with some enjoying the creature feature spectacle and Statham's performance, while others found it lacking in substance and originality.

• The film offers plenty of creature-feature spectacle and over-the-top action for those seeking a mindless popcorn flick.

• While Jason Statham returns with his signature stoicism, the script often feels derivative and fails to innovate on the original.

• The visual effects are decent, but the narrative struggles to maintain coherence and genuine tension amidst the chaos.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be an entertaining, albeit somewhat silly, monster movie with satisfying action sequences. Many appreciated the return of Jason Statham and the sheer absurdity of the giant shark battles, though some noted that it was not particularly groundbreaking cinema.

The film was shot primarily in Thailand, with significant portions filmed at the Grand Ocean park in Sanya, Hainan, China, which features a massive water tank used for underwater scenes.