Meg 2: The Trench," can mark their calendars as the movie is set to hit streaming screens sooner than anticipated. The film, which received mixed reviews from critics and moviegoers alike, will begin to be available on the Max streaming service this month.
«Meg 2: The Trench» became available for online purchase on August 25—three weeks after it debuted in theaters on August 4. For those who prefer physical copies, the movie will be available for purchase starting on Tuesday, October 24 on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD formats.
Max streaming service, in a recent announcement on X (formerly known as Twitter), revealed that «Meg 2: The Trench» will be ready for streaming on Friday, September 29.
This comes just 56 days after the film's theatrical debut. Accompanying the news was a striking poster featuring Jason Statham's Jonas Taylor, deep in the ocean, facing off with the formidable Meg.
Some may wonder why «Meg 2» is hitting streaming platforms so swiftly. Notably, DC's «Black Adam» also made its streaming debut after 56 days of its theatrical release.
Warner Bros. typically releases its movies on Max within a window of 45 to 70 days after their theatrical premiere. Therefore, the rapid availability of «Meg 2» shouldn't raise too many eyebrows.
Critics and viewers alike didn't extend a warm reception to «Meg 2.» On IMDb, the film has a 5.1/10 rating and a pitiful 28% Rotten Tomatoes reviewer score.
With barely $390 million in worldwide box office receipts, it too failed to have a significant financial impact. Given these elements, Warner Bros. probably felt it would be preferable to distribute the movie digitally first in order to make some extra money before bringing it to the Max.
So, for those eager to dive into