The deep is calling once again. The first official trailer for The Meg 3: Sea of Shadows has just dropped, and Jason Statham returns as Jonas Taylor, the fearless deep-sea rescue diver who faces the world’s most terrifying creatures once again in this high-octane, heart-pounding sequel to the Meg franchise.

Directed by Ben Wheatley (Free Fire, High-Rise), The Meg 3 takes the terror of the ocean to new depths, as Jonas Taylor and his team must confront a new breed of prehistoric predators lurking in the uncharted depths of the Pacific Ocean. As mysterious new creatures emerge from the shadowy depths, the team must battle not only the ferocious Megalodon but also a deadly new threat that has the potential to wipe out entire coastal cities.

The teaser opens with Jonas Taylor (Statham) aboard a high-tech underwater vessel, staring down at the ocean floor. His face hardens as he realizes the true scale of the danger they’re about to face. His voice, steady but filled with intensity, cuts through the silence: “You think you’ve seen everything the ocean can throw at you… but there’s always something bigger.”

Key moments from the trailer include:

• Jonas and his team embarking on a deep-sea expedition to explore the mysterious Sea of Shadows, a dark abyss where no human has gone before, and where creatures thought to be extinct still lurk in the depths

• The return of the Megalodon, with the massive shark making a horrifying appearance as it wreaks havoc on the research team, sending the crew scrambling for survival as the monster tears through their high-tech equipment

• A terrifying new threat: A more intelligent and aggressive creature, the Kraken, is unleashed from the deep, more dangerous than anything they’ve faced before, with tendrils capable of destroying ships and dragging them to the ocean floor

• Jonas Taylor’s struggle with his own past, haunted by the near-death experiences he’s faced, leading to a moment of self-doubt and his determination to end the terror once and for all

• A high-speed, pulse-pounding chase sequence through the deep ocean, where Jonas and his crew must escape the clutches of the Megalodon and the Kraken, all while navigating dangerous underwater caves and unstable sea floors

• A heart-stopping underwater battle, where Jonas and his team use explosive technology to combat the deadly creatures, leading to a battle where the stakes are nothing short of humanity’s survival

• The climactic moment where Jonas, armed with an experimental deep-sea weapon, faces off against both the Megalodon and Kraken in an epic showdown that will leave the oceans forever changed

The film promises even more intense action, stunning underwater visuals, and a thrilling sense of danger that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Statham’s return as Jonas Taylor brings the grit, determination, and no-nonsense attitude that fans of the franchise have come to expect.

Social media is already buzzing with excitement, with hashtags like #TheMeg3, #SeaOfShadows, and #JasonStathamReturns trending across platforms worldwide.

The Meg 3: Sea of Shadows is set to hit theaters on July 16, 2026, with a global IMAX release for the ultimate deep-sea thrill.

One man. One ocean. And a battle for survival in the deep. 🌊🦈