Meg 2: The Trench

Eight years after the original film, Jonas Taylor has committed himself to fighting environmental crimes while working with Mana One. He also takes on a parental role for Meiying, after the passing of her mother, Suyin Zhang.

At Mana One, a trained 80-foot female Megalodon named Haiqi is being closely studied. Her erratic behavior raises concerns for Jonas, despite the optimism exhibited by Jiuming Zhang, who is spearheading the research.

During a routine exploration of the Mariana Trench, Meiying sneaks aboard a submersible to witness its wonders firsthand. Their journey takes a dangerous turn when Haiqi, who escaped captivity, pursues them.

As the crew tries to escape deeper into the trench, two larger Megs appear, engaging in a mating display that includes Haiqi. The close encounter with these giant predators puts everyone's lives at risk.

Jonas and his team stumble upon an illegal mining operation led by the mercenary Montes. Tensions rise as Montes, angry at Jonas for his previous imprisonment, leads an explosive confrontation to cover up his crimes.

DJ, Mac, and Jess discover their rescue pod has been sabotaged. As they face this betrayal, the remaining crew members must navigate the perilous trench to safety, only to face further treachery from Jess.

After a catastrophic rupture in the trench, monstrous creatures, including the three Megs, a swarm of Snappers, and a gigantic octopus, emerge. This new threat complicates the crew's escape and survival.

Returning to Fun Island, Jonas hopes to warn tourists of the approaching danger posed by the Megs and Snappers. Unfortunately, mercenaries led by Driscoll catch wind of the situation and ambush them.

As the Megs and the octopus begin terrorizing the resort, chaos ensues. Driscoll and his mercenaries are caught off guard by the ferocity of the Snappers, resulting in several casualties.

In a climactic confrontation, Jonas engages Montes in a fierce battle. Montes meets his end as he is defeated and consumed by the alpha Meg, demonstrating the primal power of nature against human greed.

Jiuming, alongside Mac, devises a plan to save Meiying and the remaining tourists. Using homemade explosives and hijacking a helicopter, they launch a daring rescue only to be thwarted by the octopus.

A fierce battle ensues between Haiqi, who teams up with Jiuming to fight the octopus, leading to a showdown of epic proportions. Ultimately, Haiqi proves victorious, solidifying her place in the story.

In a pivotal moment of the battle, Jonas utilizes helicopter rotor blades to strike down the alpha Meg. This act not only illustrates Jonas' bravery but also underscores the menace they faced throughout the ordeal.

As the dust settles, Jonas and his team assess their survival after an impossible situation. Jiuming speculates on the future of Haiqi, hinting at her recent mating, as they come together to celebrate their miraculous escape.