Movies like Meg 2: The Trench

The movie that set the standard for shark-based horror, Jaws, is a classic that still holds up today. Spielberg's iconic film about a great white shark terrorizing a small island community paved the way for films like Meg 2: The Trench and remains a must-watch for fans of the genre.

Though not exclusively about aquatic creatures, Jurassic World's inclusion of the Mosasaurus and its theme of prehistoric creatures pitted against humans in a modern setting shares common threads with the giant monster showdowns of Meg 2: The Trench.

As the predecessor to Meg 2: The Trench, The Meg sets the stage with its story of a massive prehistoric shark emerging from the depths of the Mariana Trench to terrorize the crew of a deep-sea submersible. Fans of Meg 2 will appreciate returning to the origin of the giant shark mayhem.

Deep Blue Sea offers another thrilling tale of scientific experiments gone awry. With genetically modified sharks causing havoc, this film delivers a mix of horror, action, and deep-sea adventure that will resonate with viewers who enjoyed the aquatic terror in Meg 2: The Trench.

Poseidon isn't about sharks or prehistoric creatures but does feature the nobility and terror of the deep sea. When a luxury liner capsizes, a group of survivors must navigate the upside-down wreckage to safety, offering similar themes of human endurance against aquatic catastrophes found in Meg 2: The Trench.