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While Meg 2: The Trenchis still splashing its way around theaters nationwide, the action-packed sequel to the campy creature feature is already making its way to the small screen. If you've been craving some aquatic chaos in the form of a massive murderous prehistoric shark, grab the popcorn. The film arrived on streaming platforms on Sept. 29.
The sequel to 2018's The Meg, Meg 2: The Trenchonce again finds rescue diver Jonas (Jason Statham) face to face with an 80-foot sea nightmare that chomps its way through everything it lays eyes on. Apparently, he hasn't learned his lesson after the first film. The Meg 2film also stars returning cast members Sophia Cai as Meiying Zhang, Page Kennedy as DJ, and comically large sharks, as well as newbies Wu Jing, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, and Cliff Curtis.
To the surprise of nobody, the unsettling sequel earned a pitiful 28 percent "rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, yet a 73% audience score. As Mashable Film Editor Kristy Puchko noted in her review, it's "pointed at the gauche desires of an audience who just want some big, mindless entertainment without being judged for it." And on that front, it delivers.
Get a sneak peek at the jump scares in the action-steeped trailer before diving in.
Is Meg 2: The Trench streaming?
The Meg 2movie began streaming on Max on Sept. 29, less than two months after its debut in theaters. In order to stream it at home, you'll have to sign up for a Max account, with subscriptions starting at $9.99/month. Conveniently, The Megis also streaming on Max, so you can watch both films with the same service (which is more uncommon than you think).
Keep scrolling to see the best Max streaming deals available, so you can throw your own megalodon movie night without spending an arm and a leg.
Best Max streaming deals
Best for most people: save 17% on a Max annual subscription (with ads)
Opens in a new window Credit: Max Max annual subscription (with ads) A basic Max subscription with ads will cost you $9.99/month and let you watch Meg 2and plenty of other films and series, then be on your merry way. Just cancel before your month is up and you'll avoid auto-renewal charges the following month. If you want to save some money and get more bang for your buck, you can sign up for an entire year at once for $99.99. That breaks down to just $8.33/month instead and lets you watch as much as you want without worrying about canceling in time.
Best for Prime members: get a 7-day free trial with the Max add-on
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon / Max Max add-on on Amazon Prime Video Having an Amazon Prime account has its perks, and a free Max trial is one of them. At the time of writing, the only way to score a free trial of Max is through the Prime Video add-on. You'll get seven days to test it out for free, which gives you plenty of time to watch Meg 2: The Trench. Your card will automatically be charged $15.99/month for the ad-free version of Max after your trial, so be sure to cancel if you want to avoid charges.
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Best for Cricket customers: free Max with ads for customers on the $60/month unlimited plan
Opens in a new window Credit: Cricket / Max Max with ads Cricket customers on the $60/month unlimited plan can score Max (with ads) for free. If you're a Cricket customer on a different plan, you can upgrade or change your plan to the $60/month plan to get Max included. Just choose to connect with a provider when you log in to Max and select Cricket to enter your credentials. Then you're free to stream Meg 2: The Trench and the rest of the Max library at your leisure.
Best for AT&T customers: free Max with ads for select wireless customers
Opens in a new window Credit: AT&T / Max Max with ads Existing AT&T customers on select wireless plans are eligible to get Max for free. In other words, if you haven't checked to see if you're eligible, go check your account. The following wireless plans give users access to Max (with ads) for free: AT&T Unlimited Elite, AT&T Unlimited PlusSM, AT&T Unlimited Plus EnhancedSM, AT&T Unlimited ChoiceSM, AT&T Unlimited Choice IISM, AT&T Unlimited Choice EnhancedSM, AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM Premium. Unfortunately, Max is no longer offered to new customers, so if you changed your plan recently or terminate your service, you'll lose access.
Other ways to watch Meg 2: The Trench
While Meg 2: The Trenchwon't be available to rent digitally until Oct. 10, you can purchase the film to add it to your digital library from the following retailers.
Amazon Prime Video — buy it for $17.74
Vudu — buy it for $19.99
Apple TV+ — buy it for $19.99
YouTube — buy it for $19.99
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