Spin Master just one-upped its hatchable T-Rex — I got an exclusive first look at Hatching Megalodon

Hatching Megalodon toy on table — (Image credit: Spin Master)

Last year at Toy Fair, Spin Master unleashed Primal Hatch. The videos I posted across Tom’s Guide’s socials racked up millions of views, which didn’t surprise me. I mean, who wouldn’t stop to watch a baby T-Rex with glowing eyes hatch from an egg? For 2026, I’m excited to reveal that Spin Master is leaning into success with a new shark-themed hatchable called Hatching Megalodon.

Ahead of Toy Fair 2026, I met with Spin Master virtually for another round of hatching fun. I knew the brand would be showing off something big to follow the epic T-Rex, but I had no idea just how delighted (and scared, slightly) I’d be through a screen.

Spin Master Hatching Megalodon packaging — (Image credit: Spin Master)

Here’s the Hatching Megalodon setup: the actual Megalodon comes in a tank-like container, with a fill line for two liters of water. It’s super simple to prepare, just fill the container, and then the surprise is underway.

There’s a tab that, when pulled, releases a red foaming mix-in. It causes the water to turn this bright, almost theatrical “shark attack” red while fizzing and bubbling. You can see the Megalodon start to wake inside its egg, and then… bam!

A menacing 16-inch Megalodon pops up straight up, more than twice the height of its egg, and stares right back at you with glowing red eyes. I promise, even over a video, it’s frightening in the best kind of way. Like, I’m pretty sure I squealed out loud.

Unlike the one-time hatch of the T-Rex from last year’s Primal Hatch, this Megalodon’s jump scare is repeatable. There’s a spring system inside the toy that lets you push it back into the egg, compress it and hatch it again and again.

I got jump-scared by a toy shark over video — I can only imagine the chaos when kids see it hatch in person.

In addition to the hatching mechanism, the Megalodon provides some touch-activated games. Dare to put your finger near its mouth? Go for it, but beware the consequences. That jaw is motorized for mischievous chomping (obviously, of the finger-safe nature.)

There’s a scar on its head that’s touch interactive, meaning it’ll react if you poke it. When you squeeze it, it makes those classically-eerie, underwater shark sounds.

Shark toys are totally having a moment. Hatching Megalodon honors that while feeling like a natural evolution of what Primal Hatch started. Last year, the T-Rex made waves online. Now, the Megalodon takes that excitement and adds an extra bite... literally.

I personally can’t wait to see kids’ faces when they finally meet this thing in person. I was jump-scared through a screen, so I can only imagine the reaction in real life.

Hatching Megalodon is launching in Amazon and Target in July, and Walmart in August, for $49.99, rated for ages 5 and up.

Can't wait to hatch? In the meantime, check out Spin Master's Primal Hatch and Hybrid Hatchers:

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Kate Kozuch is the managing editor of social and video at Tom’s Guide. She writes about smartwatches, TVs, audio devices, and some cooking appliances, too. Kate appears on Fox News to talk tech trends and runs the Tom's Guide TikTok account, which you should be following if you don't already. When she’s not filming tech videos, you can find her taking up a new sport, mastering the NYT Crossword or channeling her inner celebrity chef.

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