In 2022, M3GAN stormed onto the cinematic scene, becoming a phenomenal success as the artificial intelligence doll danced her way to the top of the box office charts. Despite the film’s conclusive ending, a sequel was an inevitable next step, and now, M3GAN is gearing up to unleash her deadly choreography once more in M3GAN 2.0.
One of the most talked-about moments from the original M3GAN in 2022 was undoubtedly the robot doll's "killer dance" to The Skatt Bros.' "Walk the Night," an old disco tune that saw the doll slicing through victims with terrifying grace. Capitalizing on the viral phenomenon, the creative team behind the sequel is poised to revisit those iconic moves.
The first glimpse of the upcoming doll arrived via a Super Bowl trailer for M3GAN 2.0, showcasing a more contemporary twist, as per a video shared on the official X page. Echoing the original dance scene, the 44-second teaser featured some familiar dance steps. It kicks off with M3GAN gliding slowly through a dimly lit hallway, striking a pose before breaking into a dance to Chappell Roan's "Femininomenon" pre-chorus. After flaunting her lethal dance moves, M3GAN emerges from the shadows, asking with a chuckle and a wink, "Miss me?"
Blumhouse's horror hit M3GAN centered around young Cady (Violet McGraw), whose parents' untimely death led her to live with her overworked aunt Gemma (Allison Williams), a roboticist at a cutting-edge toy company. To alleviate Cady's loneliness, Gemma gifted her the prototype M3GAN, who took on a protective role. Cady and M3GAN forged an unbreakable bond, with the robot doll willing to go to any lengths to shield Cady, even resorting to murder.
The brutal climax of M3GAN saw Gemma victorious in her battle against the doll, who was subsequently destroyed. However, the sequel devises a novel way to revive her. According to the official synopsis, M3GAN 2.0 picks up two years after the events of the first film. Gemma has transformed into an author advocating for AI regulation. But a defense contractor stole M3GAN's technology to create Amelia, a spy robot who gains sentience and sets her sights on domination. In response, Gemma crafts an upgraded M3GAN to combat Amelia.
As M3GAN 2.0 showcases a more mature version of the doll, perhaps to keep pace with Violet McGraw's character Cady, now aged 14, the sequel boasts a returning cast including Williams, McGraw, Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis. Joining them are Ivanna Sakhno, Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari, and Jemaine Clement.
The first installment, produced on a modest budget of $12 million, exceeded expectations by grossing over 15 times that amount, amassing $181.7 million worldwide. It also garnered critical acclaim, scoring an impressive 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes along with the Certified Fresh badge. Audiences embraced the film too, awarding it a score of 78%. While the production budget for M3GAN 2.0 remains undisclosed, following the success of its predecessor, the sequel is poised to replicate its predecessor's dance moves with equal finesse.
Get ready to witness M3GAN's dance once more when M3GAN 2.0 hits theaters on June 27, 2025.
