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Bob Odenkirk stars in 'Normal,' a hyper-violent, genre-blending crime caper directed by Ben Wheatley, premiering at TIFF, featuring a small-town setting, dark humor, and a mix of Western and grindhouse elements.
The sequel to "The Meg," titled "The Meg 2: The Trench," is receiving diverging reactions from critics and audiences. While the first film had mixed reviews, the sequel is being panned by critics but has seen an uptick in audience scores. "The Meg 2: The Trench" is projected to have a $25 million domestic opening, competing with other films like "Oppenheimer" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." However, these films have received better reviews compared to the sequel, and upcoming releases may further impact its target demographic.
The first trailer for Meg 2: The Trench has been released, featuring Jason Statham battling multiple Megs and other giant sea creatures, including riding a wave on a jet ski. Directed by Ben Wheatley, the film follows a research team on an exploratory dive into the ocean, which spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission. The film hits theaters on August 4.