“The Meg 3: Black Water” (2025) continues the thrilling saga of prehistoric underwater predators that began with The Meg (2018) and The Meg 2: The Trench (2023). Directed by Ben Wheatley, this third installment ups the ante by introducing even more terrifying threats from the darkest depths of the ocean, as humanity faces a new and deadlier challenge beneath the waves. Produced by Warner Bros, The Meg 3: Black Water blends action, horror, and adventure in an explosive underwater spectacle.
The story follows Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham), the fearless deep-sea diver and hero of the previous films, who once again finds himself at the forefront of a life-and-death battle against prehistoric creatures. After surviving two encounters with the megalodon—a gigantic, ancient shark thought to be extinct—Jonas is called back to the abyss for another perilous mission. This time, he and his team of scientists and military experts are tasked with exploring an uncharted region of the Mariana Trench, where new mysteries await.
As the team ventures into the pitch-black waters, they uncover an even more terrifying discovery: a hidden ecosystem of prehistoric monsters far worse than anything they’ve encountered before. Among these new predators is a colossal, terrifying creature dubbed the “Black Water Meg,” a black-scaled megalodon larger and more aggressive than any shark they’ve faced. But the Black Water Meg is not alone—other ancient sea creatures emerge from the depths, each deadlier and more ferocious.
As the monstrous predators wreak havoc on the surface and underwater, Jonas and his team must race against time to stop the Black Water Meg before it threatens coastal cities. Alongside stunning underwater action sequences, the film showcases epic battles between humans and these colossal creatures, with breathtaking visual effects highlighting the sheer scale and terror of the Black Water Meg.
Jonas also faces personal challenges, dealing with the loss of loved ones and grappling with the psychological toll of facing such monstrous threats repeatedly. His relationship with his daughter, Meiying (Sophia Cai), takes center stage as they work together to survive this new nightmare.
In The Meg 3: Black Water, the stakes are higher, the creatures are deadlier, and the action more intense than ever before. Fans of the franchise can expect heart-pounding thrills as Jonas Taylor once again battles the terrifying forces lurking in the darkest corners of the ocean, fighting to protect humanity from the ancient predators of the deep.