Discussions regarding The Meg 3 have been triggered by the release of The Meg 2: The Trench, suggesting that the franchise may continue. The Meg 3 director Ben Wheatley’s distinct vision calls for a further shift in tone toward lighthearted action comedy as well as an increase in the franchise’s popularity on a global scale. The Meg 2: The Trench’s box office performance will determine how well The Meg 3 does at the box office because a good review and solid financial results are crucial to the franchise’s survival.

With the release of The Meg 2: The Trench, attention is already being turned to any The Meg 3 news. Based on the novel by Steven Alten, The Meg was released in August 2018 and became a solid late summer hit grossing over $530 million worldwide. That was enough of a success to warrant a sequel, further exploring the giant prehistoric sharks that rise from the deepest ocean depths to wreak havoc on.

“MEG 3 is coming. The Mega-est film of all time is returning to theaters in 2024 and we’ve got an exclusive first look at the concept art! Jason Statham and Ruby Rose star in this awe-inspiring adventure as a small-time commercial diver who must rescue the crew of a luxury yacht when it gets trapped in Layer 8 of the Earth’s mantle. This intense, action-packed thriller will take you to the deepest parts of the ocean and pits human against prehistoric sharks. Be there when the Meg returns in theaters in 2024!”