No, the T-Rex in Meg 2: The Trench is not the same dinosaur as the one from the Jurassic World franchise. While both are Tyrannosaurus rex species, they exist in separate fictional universes with different narratives and contexts.
Key Differences:
- Jurassic World Franchise T-Rex:
- The T-Rex in the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World films, especially the iconic one seen in Jurassic Park (1993) and later in the Jurassic World films, is a genetically modified dinosaur from the Isla Nublar park, created through ancient DNA.
- This T-Rex has been central to the franchise’s plot, often as a symbol of prehistoric power and survival. The story takes place in a world where dinosaurs have been resurrected through cloning technology.
- T-Rex in Meg 2: The Trench:
- In Meg 2: The Trench, the T-Rex appears in a completely different context—within the fictional universe surrounding the Megalodon sharks and other ancient creatures. The film features various prehistoric creatures that exist in an oceanic trench, with the T-Rex appearing as one of the many threats in this underwater world.
- The film doesn’t reference the Jurassic Park or Jurassic World timeline, and the T-Rex in Meg 2 is part of a more fantastical premise focused on ancient creatures thriving in a deep-sea environment.
Conclusion:
While both dinosaurs share the same species (Tyrannosaurus rex), they belong to entirely different fictional worlds and have no connection to each other beyond being representations of the same prehistoric animal. The T-Rex in Meg 2: The Trench is not the same one from Jurassic World but rather part of the Meg cinematic universe.