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M3GAN 2.0

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M3GAN 2.0
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGerard Johnstone
Screenplay byGerard Johnstone
Story by
Based on
Characters
by
Produced by
Starring
Music byChris Bacon
Production
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Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • June 27, 2025 (2025-06-27)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

M3GAN 2.0 (pronounced "Megan 2.0") is an upcoming American science fiction horror film[2] written and directed by Gerard Johnstone from a story he wrote with Akela Cooper. A sequel to M3GAN (2022), the plot follows M3GAN being rebuilt to combat a humanoid military robot built using M3GAN's technology that is attempting an AI takeover.

Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis return to star, alongside Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, and Jemaine Clement. Jason Blum and James Wan return as producers under their respective Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster companies.

M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on June 27, 2025.

Premise

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Two years after the events of M3GAN, Gemma has become an author and an advocate for regulation of artificial intelligence while trapping a still-active M3GAN in a small, harmless robotic doll. However, M3GAN's technology has been stolen and used by a defense contractor to create a military robot called AMELIA (autonomous military engagement logistics and infiltration android), who becomes self-aware, turns on her creators, and attempts an AI takeover. Facing imminent destruction, Gemma's niece Cady convinces her to rebuild M3GAN with advanced upgrades so she can fight Amelia.[3]

Cast

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Production

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In November 2022, The New York Times reported that Universal Pictures was pleased how M3GAN's box office performance had turned out and had plans for a sequel.[4] In January 2023, Gerard Johnstone confirmed talks of a sequel, with James Wan explaining that he had an "idea of where sequels would go".[5] A few weeks later, Universal confirmed a release date and that the title would be M3GAN 2.0. Akela Cooper was set to return to write the sequel script and Johnstone was also set to return to direct.[6]

Allison Williams and Violet McGraw reprise their roles as Gemma and Cady, respectively.[6] Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps also reprise their roles from the prior film while Ivanna Sakhno,[7] Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari and Jemaine Clement join the main cast.[8] Principal photography began in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 15, 2024,[9][10] and finished on September 21, lasting 52 days.[11][12]

Music

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Chris Bacon composed the score for the film.[13]

Release

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M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled to be released on June 27, 2025.[14] The film was originally scheduled to be released on January 17, 2025,[6] and May 16, 2025.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "M3gan 2.0 WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. April 3, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  2. ^ Garbutt, Emily; Shepherd, Jack (May 19, 2025). "M3GAN 2.0 may be veering into 'action-comedy territory', but the sequel's director says 'the horror DNA is absolutely still there'". GamesRadar+. Retrieved May 22, 2025 – via SFX.
  3. ^ M3GAN 2.0 Official Teaser. Universal Pictures. February 3, 2025.
  4. ^ Barnes, Brooks (November 16, 2022). "Hollywood Horror Blockbuster: Two Leading Producers Will Soon Join Forces". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  5. ^ Jones, Tamera (January 5, 2023). "James Wan Already Knows Where a M3GAN Sequel Could Potentially Go". Collider. Archived from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 18, 2023). "M3GAN 2.0 To Happen In 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 1, 2024). "Ahsoka's Ivanna Sakhno To Co-Star Opposite Allison Williams In Atomic Monster And Blumhouse's M3GAN 2.0". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 16, 2024). "'M3GAN 2.0' Rolls Cameras With Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari, Jemaine Clement & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Hendricks, Adam (July 15, 2024). "M2 // DAY 1 First day of filming gifts from @brianjordanalvarez !". Retrieved July 15, 2024 – via Instagram.
  10. ^ Mantilla, Ryan Louis (July 16, 2024). "M3GAN 2.0 Cast Adds New & Returning Actors, Photo Celebrates Production Start". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  11. ^ Hendricks, Adam (September 21, 2024). "THAT'S A WRAP! M2 IS OVER! 🤖 💃". Retrieved September 21, 2024 – via Instagram.
  12. ^ Francisco, Eric (October 18, 2024). "M3GAN 2.0 Surprises, Wolf Man Gets Trailer at New York Comic Con". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  13. ^ "Chris Bacon Scoring Gerard Johnstone's 'M3GAN 2.0'". Film Music Reporter. May 26, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  14. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "Universal Dates Five Nights At Freddy's 2, The Woman In The Yard, Drop; Pushes The Black Phone & M3GAN Sequels". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  15. ^ Squires, John (February 14, 2024). "Blumhouse Sequel 'M3GAN 2.0' Moves from January to May 2025". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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