Meg 2: The Trench (2023) is the sci-fi action sequel to The Meg (2018), directed by Ben Wheatley and based on Steve Alten’s 1999 novel The Trench. Returning composer Harry Gregson-Williams wrote the original score, released by WaterTower Music.
Because Gregson-Williams also scored the first film, the sequel’s music builds on themes established in 2018 — expanding them for the bigger creatures and new characters Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) faces in the deep.
Quick Facts
| Title | Meg 2: The Trench |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Genre | Sci-fi action |
| Director | Ben Wheatley |
| Composer | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Soundtrack label | WaterTower Music |
| Soundtrack release | July 28, 2023 |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Based on | The Trench by Steve Alten (1999) |
| Lead cast | Jason Statham, Wu Jing |
The Score & Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams
Harry Gregson-Williams — the British composer known for the Shrek films, The Martian, Metal Gear Solid and the Narnia series — returned from The Meg (2018) to score the sequel.
“Working with director Ben Wheatley on the score was an absolute joy, as he encouraged me to get creative with the new characters we meet — creatures and humans alike — whilst embracing the main melodic content I’d set out in the first movie,” Gregson-Williams said. WaterTower Music released the album on July 28, 2023.
Score Tracklist & Featured Songs
The release is led by Gregson-Williams’ score; the film also drops in several recognizable licensed tracks.
| Track | Artist / Composer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Into the Trench | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Rescue Approach | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Fun Island | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Fighting Montes | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Sea Dino Attack | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Octopus Attack | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Across the Four Seas | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Monster vs Monster | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| All Systems Down | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Close Call | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Shark Kill | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Reunited with Meiying | Harry Gregson-Williams | Score |
| Chomp (Bankey Ojo Remix) | Page Kennedy | End-credits track |
| Under Pressure | Queen & David Bowie | Featured song |
| DARE | Gorillaz | Featured song |
| Too Many Fish in the Sea | The Marvelettes | Featured song |
Where to Stream
Meg 2: The Trench was distributed by Warner Bros. and streams on Max (HBO Max); it is also available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV. Harry Gregson-Williams’ score album is on Apple Music and Spotify.
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Main Cast
- Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor
- Wu Jing as Zhang Jiuming
- Sophia Cai as Meiying
- Page Kennedy as DJ
- Cliff Curtis as Mac
- Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Montes
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Meg 2: The Trench soundtrack?
Harry Gregson-Williams composed the original score, released by WaterTower Music on July 28, 2023.
Did Harry Gregson-Williams score the first Meg movie?
Yes. He scored The Meg (2018) and returned for Meg 2: The Trench, carrying over the first film’s main melodic themes.
What songs are featured in Meg 2: The Trench?
Beyond the score, the film features “Under Pressure” by Queen & David Bowie, “DARE” by Gorillaz and “Too Many Fish in the Sea” by The Marvelettes, plus the end-credits remix “Chomp” by Page Kennedy.
Where can I watch Meg 2: The Trench?
As a Warner Bros. title it streams on Max (HBO Max) and is available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Meg 2 based on a book?
Yes. It draws on Steve Alten’s 1999 novel The Trench, the sequel to his book Meg.
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