Is Meg 2: The Trench appropriate for children?

# Meg 2: The Trench - Parental Guide **Verdict: Not recommended for children under 13.** While rated PG-13, this action film features strong violence, intense shark attacks, and scary scenes that may disturb younger viewers. The ocean horror elements and perilous situations create sustained tension unsuitable for sensitive children, despite mild language and sexual content.

What age is Meg 2: The Trench suitable for?

Our verdict for Meg 2: The Trench is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Meg 2: The Trench safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2023

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Science Fiction, Horror

Synopsis

An exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean of a daring research team spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival.

Cast

Jason Statham

Jonas Taylor

Wu Jing

Jiuming Zhang

Shuya Sophia Cai

Meiying

Page Kennedy

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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