The Meg: The Trench Surpasses $394 Million Worldwide Revenue in Two Months
- The second installment of the movie *The Meg*, titled *The Meg: The Trench*, has achieved a remarkable global revenue of $394 million and 943 thousand dollars since its release on August 4th.
- Produced by Warner Bros, the film has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes.
Revenue Breakdown
- The revenue was divided between $82 million and 543 thousand dollars in the American box office and $312 million and 400 thousand dollars in international theaters.
Synopsis
- *The Meg: The Trench* follows the journey of Jonas Taylor, portrayed by the renowned actor Jason Statham, and his team as they venture to the depths of the ocean to explore the new trench.
- Their mission quickly turns into chaos when mining operations unleash various gigantic sea creatures, including three Megalodons, one of which is crowned the largest shark ever discovered, alongside other prehistoric monsters.
Production Details
- The production of *The Meg: The Trench* took a considerable amount of time, with its initial announcement made in November 2018.
- Director Ben Wheatley revealed in June 2021 that he spent seven months crafting the film's storyboard before commencing shooting in January of the previous year.
Success of the Franchise
- The first *The Meg* film generated $520 million in global box office revenue.
- The star-studded cast includes Ruby Rose, Jason Statham, Rainn Wilson, Robert Taylor, Jessica McNamee, Cliff Curtis, Li Bingbing, and is directed by Jon Turteltaub.
- The story is inspired by the book of the same name by author Steve Alten and was written by Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber, and Erich Hoeber.
