Where to Watch Meg 2: The Trench in Canada (2023)

“Meg 2: The Trench” is a follow-up on “The Meg,” exploring the depths and discovering even more megalodons five years later.

Sit back and relax – if you can. Let this shark thriller take a bite of your sanity and find out where to watch “Meg 2: The Trench” in Canada.

What is Meg 2: The Trench About?

“Meg 2: The Trench” starts five years after the end of “The Meg,” showing Mana One still up and running after the blood-and-death-filled first encounter with the megalodon. The research facility is now owned by Jiuming Zhang and Hillary Driscoll. Jonas Taylor, who was a rescue diver in the previous film and is now an advocate for the environment, helps Mana One continue to explore the depths of the Mariana Trench where they spotted the first megalodons and where they currently hold some of them captive. Taylor and a team go in the water to do a routine check in two submersibles. However, Haiqi, one of the megalodons, escapes and chases the subs. With the vessels grounded, the team has to suit up and walk to the nearest station, but many of them lose their lives in doing so. The rest reach the station, only to be confronted with Hillary Driscoll who ends up being a bad person, using Mana One as a cover to mine rare minerals from the trench. Taylor and the rest of the team now have to battle two enemies – the megalodons and Driscoll and her goons.

“Meg 2: The Trench” was released in August 2023, and, while not confirmed, fans can remain hopeful about a third part to the series.

Who Are in the Cast and Production of Meg 2: The Trench?

“Meg 2: The Trench” was based on a novel, The Trench by Steve Alten. This adaptation was directed by Ben Wheatley and written by Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber, and Erich Hoeber, the same writers for the preceding film in the series. “Meg 2: The Trench” also boasts a great set of actors and actresses, some of who are recognizable names in the industry. The film stars:

• Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor
• Cliff Curtis as ‘Mac’
• Shuya Sophia Cai as Meiying
• Page Kennedy as DJ
• Wu Jing as Jiuming
• Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Montes
• Skyler Samuels as Jess
• Sienna Guillory as Driscoll
• Melissanthi Mahut as Rigas
• Kiran Sonia Sawar as Sal
• Felix Mayr as Lance
• Whoopie van Raam as Curtis

What is the Rating for Meg 2: The Trench?

“Meg 2: The Trench” is rated differently across Canada, ranging from G to PG. Though the rating implies that audiences of all ages can watch the film, it still contains explicit gore and death, so it is parental guidance is strongly advised.

How Many People Watch Meg 2: The Trench?

“Meg 2: The Trench” has amassed $256.9 million worldwide at the worldwide box office so far, with theaters still showing the film as of writing.

How Are the Reviews for Meg 2: The Trench?

“Meg 2: The Trench” fared much better with casual viewers than its predecessor, but somehow worse among critics. Audiences rated the film 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, calling it fun, action-packed, and thrilling. Meanwhile, critics rated it 28% on the Tomatometer, saying it could have developed the plot better and introduced better characters. See what critics have to say about the film:

• Horror Queers Podcast: “While the sequel partially embraces its absurdness, there are still far too many annoying human characters and poorly developed plot points. While the action-filled climax is a delight, too much of the first two acts doesn’t work.”

• Laramie Movie Scope: “The exceptional 3D quality of this movie, and the goofy action, are the main reasons to see this movie. 3D haters and other pirate viewers may not care for it, since it does take some time to get much traction.”

Where to Watch Meg 2: The Trench in Canada?

“Meg 2: The Trench” is available for viewing in theaters worldwide, including Canada.

Is Meg 2: The Trench Available on Streaming?

“Meg 2: The Trench” is currently not yet available on streaming platforms such as Disney Plus, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.

Is Meg 2: The Trench Available for Rent (VOD)?

“Meg 2: The Trench” is currently not yet available on video-on-demand platforms as it is still showing in theaters. However, it will mostly likely be out on the same VOD platforms as “The Meg” soon. These include Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, and more.

Is Meg 2: The Trench on Cable or Free TV?

“Meg 2: The Trench” is currently not available on cable or free TV channels.

Should I Use a VPN to Watch Meg 2: The Trench?

A VPN is not needed to watch “Meg 2: The Trench” in Canada. You can watch the film in theaters, and later on through VOD platforms without worrying about restrictions.

Humans and Monsters as Foes

“Meg 2: The Trench” allows viewers an adrenaline as the characters escape even more enemies than before – not just megalodons, but humans too. While the prehistoric megalodons wreak havoc by simply wanting to eat and survive, humans show their monstrous greed and disregard for life. This turns the series of films from being a cautionary tale about the abyss into a cautionary tale against monsters, regardless of the species.

Catch “Meg 2: The Trench” in theaters while you still can, or watch it on VOD soon in Canada.