Is Meg 2: The Trench based on a book?

Common questions

Is Meg 2: The Trench based on a book?

Yes. Meg 2: The Trench is based on the book The Trench by Steve Alten (1999).

Who wrote the book Meg 2: The Trench is based on?

The Trench was written by Steve Alten and first published in 1999.

Is The Trench part of a series?

Yes, it is book 2 in the Meg series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, book 1 of The Trench. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.