The Meg has returned to theaters with Thursday's big screen debut of Meg 2: The Trench. The highly anticipated sequel sees Jason Statham once again hunting prehistoric sharks, this time with acclaimed director Ben Wheatley at the helm. The first film, released in 2018, received mixed reactions from critics upon its release but went on to find a substantial audience over the years. So far, it feels like there's a lot less love out there for Meg 2, especially where critics are concerned.