Hulu to Add Both Meg Movies to Library
The Meg and its sequel will be available to stream on the platform starting on November 1, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Action/Adventure
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Starting November 1, 2026, Disney-owned Hulu will add the action films The Meg and Meg 2: The Trench to its streaming library. Both movies star Jason Statham and chronicle high-stakes encounters with prehistoric creatures.
Why it matters
The films are based on the book series by author Steve Alten, which first debuted in 1997. The addition provides viewers with access to the franchise that has captivated audiences with massive oceanic threats.
The original 2018 film grossed over $530 million worldwide, while its sequel brought in $398.5 million. This represents a box office difference of $132 million between the two entries.
The players
Jason Statham
The actor stars in the Meg franchise and has recently completed production on various projects including The Beekeeper 2.
Hulu
This Disney-owned streaming service operates as a major platform for television series and film distribution in the United States.
Warner Bros.
This major American film studio was responsible for the initial production and theatrical release of The Meg in 2018.
The details
The films follow rescue missions set in the Pacific Ocean involving giant megalodons. Warner Bros. originally released the first film in 2018, with the sequel following five years later.
Timeline
1997: Steve Alten publishes the first book in the series.
2018: Warner Bros. releases the original film The Meg.
July 2023: Director discusses potential for a third film.
Nov. 1, 2026: Movies are added to the Hulu streaming library.
Early 2027: The Beekeeper 2 is scheduled for theatrical release.
Industry Dynamics
The addition of these titles highlights the ongoing strategy of streamers to bolster their libraries with established action franchises. This move follows the success established by the 2018 theatrical release of The Meg.
Subscribers will be able to watch both films on the streaming platform beginning November 1, 2026. This availability allows viewers to binge the entire series at no additional cost beyond their current subscription.
The takeaway
Fans of the underwater horror genre can now access both Meg films in one location. This development offers a convenient way to revisit the franchise before any potential future installments are announced.
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