The Meg

A seasoned rescue diver named Jonas Taylor returns to the depths of the Mariana Trench after a long pause, hoping to prove he can still handle the pressure. A multinational crew joins him for a high risk operation that calls into question past choices and personal fears. The mission begins as a tense, underwater routine that soon grows perilous when sensors detect something massive moving in the darkness below. In a few breathless minutes, the team confronts a 70 foot predator thought to be extinct, a prehistoric hunter that shifts the ocean into a lethal maze. With time and air running short, teamwork and nerve become the only tools left to survive. Daring choices and quick moves keep everyone alive.

Jon Turteltaub directs this adaptation of Steve Alten's Meg novel, with a screenplay by Dean Georgaris and the Hoeber brothers. Jason Statham leads the cast opposite Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, and Cliff Curtis, supported by a globe-trotting crew and divers.

The film grossed about 527.9 million worldwide, including a strong North American showing and robust performance across international markets, making it a notable success for its budget. It helped solidify Statham as a summer draw for international audiences worldwide today.

The Meg landed as a big splash in the summer blockbuster crowd, delivering loud action and glossy visuals rather than subtle subtext. It reinforced Jason Statham as a reliable action lead and added a modern ocean rogue to the shark movie canon, sparking memes and chatter, with audiences eagerly watching.

Critics gave mixed reviews, praising the effects and Statham's presence while noting that the plot and tone sometimes feel routine for the genre. The film wrestles with courage under pressure, professional pride, and the thrill of confronting an unstoppable predator. Its success helped shape summer thrillers for years to come.