Back in 2018, “The Meg” made a colossal splash internationally, amassing a whopping $384 million at the global box office. While its domestic performance was comparatively lower, earning $145 million, the film’s international success was undeniable.

Now, its highly anticipated sequel, “Meg 2: The Trench,” is gearing up for similar triumphs on the international stage. As excitement builds, a stunning new Chinese poster has been revealed, showcasing a mesmerizing artwork unique to the film’s release in China.

With its eye-catching design, the poster highlights the film’s upcoming release in the country where “The Meg” performed exceptionally well. It promises a thrilling cinematic experience unlike anything seen before.

Mark your calendars for August 4, 2023, as “Meg 2: The Trench” hits theaters, delivering a pulse-pounding adventure that elevates the action to soaring heights and plunging depths. Prepare to be awestruck as Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the ocean’s darkest abyss.

The voyage takes a treacherous turn when a malevolent mining operation jeopardizes their mission, leading them into a high-stakes battle for survival. As they encounter colossal Megalodons and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must race against time, outmaneuvering and outwitting their merciless adversaries.

Directed by Ben Wheatley, known for his works on “In the Earth” and “Free Fire,” the film boasts an ensemble cast featuring Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, and Cliff Curtis alongside Statham and Jing.

Based on the novel “The Trench” by Steve Alten, the screenplay is penned by Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber and Dean Georgaris, with Dean Georgaris and Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber contributing to the screen story. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Belle Avery produce the film, while executive producers include Jason Statham, Cate Adams, Ruigang Li, Catherine Xujun Ying, Wu Jing, E. Bennett Walsh, Erik Howsam, Gerald R. Molen, and Randy Greenberg.

Joining Wheatley behind the camera are director of photography Haris Zambarloukous, production designer Chris Lowe, and editor Jonathan Amos. The film features extraordinary visual effects supervised by Pete Bebb and captivating costumes designed by Lindsay Pugh. The remarkable score is composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.

As fans eagerly await the sequel, reminiscing about the first film, directed by Jon Turteltaub, and based on Steve Alten’s gripping novels, they can brace themselves for an epic oceanic adventure that promises to be even grander in scale and suspense. Jason Statham’s heroic shark-slayer, Jonas Taylor, returns to face the colossal marine predator, the Megalodon, in a heart-pounding continuation of the franchise.