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As M3GAN 2.0 brings the titular killer robot back to theaters for one more “AI goes rogue” rampage, news about the spin-off titled SOULM8TE has emerged. James Wan, franchise producer, and Allison Williams, star of M3GAN 2.0 and executive producer of SOULM8TE, have talked about the horror film which recently wrapped production. "It's like Fatal Attraction but with robots," Wan says, and well, we're sold.

Wan and Williams spoke to Entertainment Weekly about the recent release of M3GAN 2.0, and used the opportunity to also address the spin-off written and directed by Kate Dolan. The film follows a man who has lost his wife, and seeks a companion in a realistic android. As expected, the entity becomes sentient, and develops an obsession with its owner. SOULM8TE stars Lily Sullivan, David Rysdahl, Claudia Doumit and Oliver Cooper, among others.

Williams addresses SOULM8TE as a response to M3GAN fans who always...

M3GAN 2.0 may have only just arrived in theaters, but producer James Wan has revealed how the new SOULM8TE spinoff movie will fit within the burgeoning franchise. First announced in January 2024, the upcoming spinoff has been touted as a more mature take on the AI world first established in 2022’s original M3GAN.

Written and directed by Kate Dolan, SOULM8TE's plot will follow a grieving husband who attempts to cope with the death of his wife by purchasing an AI companion. Featuring a cast that includes Claudia Doumit (The Boys), David Rysdahl (Oppenheimer), Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise), and Oliver Cooper (Californication), the spinoff is set to arrive in theaters on January 9, 2026.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Wan confirmed that while SOULM8TE is set in the same world, it follows a more adult story separate from the PG-13 constraints of the M3GAN films. Comparing it to the erotic thrillers of the 1990s,...

With M3GAN 2.0 currently playing in theaters, the sequel to the 2022 hit, fans have high hopes for what comes next: the upcoming M3GAN spin-off, SOULM8TE. Scheduled for early next year, the follow-up was announced in development in June 2024, with Kate Dolan directing and rewriting the screenplay, based on a previous draft written by Rafael Jordan. Furthermore, M3GAN co-producer James Wan will return in the same capacity through his company Atomic Monster, and unsurprisingly, he has grand plans for SOULM8TE, which he recently shared with EW, teasing a more grown-up perspective.

In SOULM8TE, slated to release in theaters in January 2026, David Rysdahl plays a man who acquires an artificially intelligent android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife. He attempts to create a truly sentient partner but inadvertently turns a supposedly harmless love-bot into a deadly soulmate. Evil Dead Rise star Lily Sullivan portrays the android, while...

James Wan is all set to take the M3GAN universe to a whole new direction. With M3GAN 2.0 charging in theaters this week, fans who love the killer AI doll won’t have to wait long because an R-rated spinoff titled SOULM8TE is already on the way (via Entertainment Weekly).

Kate Dolan directs the upcoming installment and will swap out the teen-friendly terror story for a much darker and sexier tone, something that might remind you of the 1987 erotic thriller titled Fatal Attraction. So, let’s look at more details about SOULM8TE and what Wan has to say about it!

SOULM8TE, inspired by Fatal Attraction, pushes the M3GAN universe into erotic territory A still from Fatal Attraction | Credits: Jaffe/Lansing Productions

M3GAN was hailed by reviewers and the audience because it had a mix of campy horror, tech, and anxiety. But now SOULM8TE is ready to explore the adult parts of the same universe.

Back in April, Blumhouse Productions spent some time in the spotlight during the Universal panel at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas, and JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray was there to witness an early preview of SOULM8TE, which is “a new movie in the M3GAN universe” that is set to reach theatres on January 2, 2026. Bumbray reported, “Seems similar to Companion. Centers on a sexbot that becomes so obsessed with her “owner” that she kills anyone close to him and goes on a murder spree. Looks more violent (and kinkier) than M3GAN but has the same humor. When a woman she’s about to kill says ‘Women aren’t supposed to be pitted against each other,’ she answers, ‘Don’t start that girl power shit with me.’” Now that M3GAN 2.0 is about to make its way out into the world, Entertainment Weekly was able to dig up some more information on SOULM8TE,...

With M3GAN 2.0 hitting theaters, producer James Wan is looking ahead to the next stage of evolution: SOULM8TE, a spin-off movie that functions as an R-rated erotic thriller.

“M3GAN, obviously, dabbles in the PG-13 world, the younger demographic. We always felt like there might be a more adult story to tell, and that’s really what SOULM8TE is,” Wan tells EW. “SOULM8TE is basically set in the same AI world but seen through a more grown-up perspective, one that embraces all the great erotic thrillers from the ’90s. It’s like Fatal Attraction but with robots.”

Currently in post-production, the film follows a man who acquires an artificially intelligent android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife. He attempts to create a truly sentient partner but inadvertently turns a supposedly harmless love-bot into a deadly soulmate.

“It’s already happening in parts of the world. These exist,...

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M3GAN 2.0 Vs M3GAN Rt Scores ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

M3GAN 2.0, the eagerly awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed sci-fi horror hit M3GAN (2022), is all set to hit the big screen on June 27, 2025, including Indian cinemas. The first film was well-received by critics and audiences alike, but is the sequel an upgrade (better rated) over the original? Let’s compare the Rotten Tomatoes scores of both films to find out.

M3GAN vs M3GAN 2.0 – Rotten Tomatoes Scores Compared

While the original film earned a highly impressive 93% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, its upcoming sequel currently holds a much lower rating of 65%. As the time of writing, the sequel is trailing behind the original by a staggering margin of 28%. While the score could shift slightly as more reviews come in, a major change seems unlikely. It remains to be seen whether the audience will agree with critics. The verdict will be out very soon.

Universal and Blumhouse seem to be going all-out in the marketing campaign for their latest horror movie sequel, M3GAN 2.0. Released in January 2023, the original M3GAN film was a sleeper hit at the beginning of the year, grossing an impressive $181 million worldwide against a $12 million budget. The campy horror film would quickly get a sequel greenlit, and now M3GAN 2.0 is shaping up to be an even more ridiculous film in the best way possible. To coincide with the movie's release, the marketing team behind the project have unveiled some unsettling merchandise, including a doll based on the titular character.

Mattel Creations has partnered with Universal and Blumhouse to release a special edition Monster High Skullector M3GAN doll, based on her appearance in the first movie. The fashion doll franchise Monster High has become well-known for its clever renditions of classic monsters in the form of collectible dolls, making...

M3GAN Hits Netflix Top 10 Charts ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

M3GAN made a bold entrance back in 2023, combining sci-fi and horror through the story of a lifelike AI doll built to be a child’s ultimate companion. But things took a dark turn when the machine decided to protect her human friend in ways no one expected. The film blended eerie suspense with uncanny technology and quickly caught attention worldwide.

M3GAN Returns To Netflix’s Top 10 As Sequel Release Nears

Now, as M3GAN 2.0 gets ready to hit theaters on June 27, 2025, people are returning to where it all started. The original film has stormed into Netflix’s global Top 10, taking the 8th spot on June 9, right above Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. This sudden surge in streaming shows how the hype is growing fast.

Since its debut, M3GAN has gained serious traction. From scoring a 93% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes to crossing...

With M3GAN 2.0 just days away from hitting cinemas, audiences are heading to Netflix to revisit where it all began. The original M3GANmovie has surged into the platform’s Top 10 charts as excitement builds for the upcoming sci-fi horror sequel about an AI robot doll with killer moves.

According to FlixPatrol, M3GAN ranked 8th on Netflix's Top Movies list worldwide on June 9, 2025, just above Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning. Since its theatrical release in January 2023, M3GAN has been highly praised by fans and critics alike, generating a Certified Fresh critics' score of 93% and an audience score of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and earning over $180 million at the global box office. Additionally, M3GAN received a handful of accolades, such as "Best Villain" at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards and "Best Science Fiction Film" at the Saturn Awards.

Another note is that before M3GAN entered theaters, its trailer, specifically the dancing,...

The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back, and she's been given an upgrade. The final trailer for M3GAN 2.0 has dropped, showing just how the upcoming sequel will take more than a page or two from the sci-fi classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Just like James Cameron's 1991 sequel, M3GAN 2.0 looks set to ditch its horror roots in favor of an action-focused story that sees the killer robot go from antagonist to ally, a move that is as surprising as it was when Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-800 flipped over to the good side to protect a young John Connor in Judgment Day. In M3GAN 2.0, the title character's programming to protect Cady will see her help her creator, Gemma, in taking down the new rogue robot killer Amelia, played by Ahsoka breakout Ivanna Sakhno, who's out to get them. Check out the final trailer for M3GAN 2.0 below.

Alamo Drafthouse has revealed a chilling collection of merchandise for M3GAN 2.0that will be available to pick up when Gerard Johnstone's horror sequel boots up in theaters on June 27, while supplies last. Among the items is an unsettling new popcorn bucket that really hits the nail on the head with its design, as fans of the killer doll franchise who have longed for their own Model Three Generative Android (M3GAN for short) now have the next best thing: a plastic snack vessel that resembles the murderous main antagonist of the film series.

Collider shared the first image (seen below) of the epic new popcorn bucket, which is exclusive to Alamo and designed by Grace Svoboda, though be warned: it is the stuff of nightmares. The item is modeled on the M3GAN doll's head and the top half of her face cracks open to reveal the sweet or salty treat,...

Less than a year after it was first announced, Universal has revealed that M3GAN spinoff film SOULM8TE has a new release date. Instead of releasing on January 2, 2026 as was originally planned, the film will now come out a week later, on January 9, 2026, via Bloody Disgusting.

SOULM8TE is being directed by Kate Dolan, known for her creepy Irish psychological horror film You Are Not My Mother. Dolan is also penning the script, based on a story by horror icon James Wan, Ingrid Bisu, and Rafael Jordan. Wan will also produce under his Atomic Monster alongside frequent collaborator Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions.

Described as a sci-fi erotic thriller, SOULM8TE is about a man who purchases an android to use as a coping mechanism after his wife passes away. The plot isn't exactly an original one, as we've seen similar in movies like this year's Companion, Subservience, and even in the series Black Mirror.

The M3GAN franchise is set to expand beyond the titular robotic doll in 2026. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little longer now before they can see SOULM8TE in theaters.

Per Bloody Disgusting, Universal Pictures has delayed SOULM8TE by exactly one week, moving the erotic thriller spinoff from Jan. 2, 2026, to Jan. 9, 2026. The move means that SOULM8TE no longer has zero competition during its opening weekend, as the Jason Statham action movie Mutiny will also be released that day. While January is typically seen as dumping ground for studios since it's in between the holiday and spring blockbuster seasons, 2026 is so far packed with several anticipated movies, such as Sony's 28 Years Later sequel The Bone Temple (Jan. 16), Chris Pratt's sci-fi thriller Mercy (Jan. 23), and Sam Raimi's return to horror Send Help (Jan. 30).

What Is SOULM8TE About?

Announced in June 2024, SOULM8TE has been described as a modern, technological twist...

After the release of M3GAN 2.0 this summer, this particular franchise universe will expand with a spinoff movie early next year, which now has a brand new release date.

Previously set for January 2, 2026, the M3GAN spinoff movie SOULM8TE will now release in theaters on January 9, 2026 from Blumhouse, Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures.

Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise, Monolith) stars alongside Claudia Doumit (“The Boys”). The spinoff is being billed as a ’90s-style erotic thriller with a “new technological twist.”

David Rysdahl also stars in the upcoming SOULM8TE.

SOULM8TE follows along as “a man (Rysdahl) acquires an Artificially Intelligent android (Sullivan) to help him cope with the recent loss of his wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, the man inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.”

Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) directs. The filmmaker rewrote an original draft from Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines...

Blumhouse is not toying around when it comes to the promotion of M3GAN 2.0. The production company has surprised horror movie fans by making Gerard Johnstone's M3GANavailable in its entirety to watch for free on YouTube ahead of the release of its upcoming sequel this summer — giving those that need a refresher or anyone that hasn't had the pleasure of meeting the murderous robotic star of the critically acclaimed 2022 film the opportunity to get acquainted with the doll before the next installment boots up in theaters.

"Well isn't today your lucky day? Our legal team has let us post the entire M3GAN movie. Enjoy!" the official X/Twitter account for Blumhouse shared in a post (below) that included a YouTube link to the sci-fi horror hit, which has a runtime of over 1 hour 35 minutes.

M3GAN is directed by Gerard Johnstone and written by Akela Cooper, who co-wrote the story with James Wan.

The Marvels, directed and co-written by Nia DaCosta, was a box office bomb for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was a shake to the foundations of what had previously been an untouchable franchise.

Now, DaCosta has revealed she wasn't entirely happy with the process of making the wildly expensive MCU movie. Speaking at the Storyhouse screenwriting festival (via Deadline), she gave fans a glimpse at what seemed at times like a difficult experience for her. "They [Marvel] had a date, and they were prepping certain things, and you just have to lean into the process hardcore,” DaCosta said during a conversation with Kate Dolan. “The way they make those films is very different to the way, ideally, I would make a film, so you just have to lean into the process and hope for the best. The best didn’t happen this time, but you kind of have to trust in the machine.

Nia DaCosta has been reflecting on her experience on directing The Marvels for Marvel Studios, which came with its ups and downs.

Director Nia DaCosta tipped her toes into the MCU with 2023’s The Marvels – her ambitious but flawed sequel to Captain Marvel. The film received middling reviews and was a box office disappointment, failing to break even in cinemas.

Speaking at Storyline, the second annual screenwriting festival in Dublin, DaCosta reflected on her time making The Marvels. As you might have guessed, DaCosta was a small part of a huge filmmaking machine and it came with certain expectations.

“They had a date, and they were prepping certain things, and you just have to lean into the process hardcore,” the director said in a chat with filmmaker Kate Dolan, as reported by Deadline. “The way they make those films is very different to the way, ideally, I would make a film,...

Filmmaker Nia DaCosta said she had always wanted to make a Marvel movie because “she was a big comic book nerd growing up,” but revealed that the reality of directing the mega-budget 2023 studio film The Marvels was a far different experience than she could have imagined.

Speaking at Dublin’s second annual screenwriting festival Storyhouse, the Little Woods and Candyman director admits that when she came aboard to direct The Marvels she “stepped into a system” and she had to “lean into the process.”

“They had a date, and they were prepping certain things, and you just have to lean into the process hardcore,” she said during a detailed conversation with filmmaker Kate Dolan. “The way they make those films is very different to the way, ideally, I would make a film, so you just have to lean into the process and hope for the best. The best didn’t...

Last night, Blumhouse Productions spent some time in the spotlight during the Universal panel at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas. A major focus of their time on stage was the sequels they have coming out this year – M3GAN 2.0, which is set to reach theatres on June 27th; The Black Phone 2 follows on October 17th; then Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 will help wrap up 2025 with its December 5th release. But they also shared a preview of SOULM8TE, which is “a new movie in the M3GAN universe” that is set to reach theatres on January 2, 2026.

The M3GAN movies and SOULM8TE come from the recently merged companies Atomic Monster (headed up by James Wan) and Blumhouse Productions (headed up by Jason Blum).

James Wan, his wife Ingrid Bisu, and Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines) crafted the story for this one, with Jordan writing the first draft of the screenplay. Kate Dolan...

M3GAN spinoff SOULM8TE revealed its steamy first footage at CinemaCon, courtesy of producers James Wan and James Blum.

The Blumhouse CEO noted that the pair “share a demented sensibility.” Wan noted of the title character in M3GAN, “She kicked open a door to twisted ideas we can explore together. What if we can design a perfect partner for grown-ups?”

Wan then teased the film’s “adult M3GAN,” and joked, “What could possibly go wrong?”

The trailer, which has not yet been publicly shared, featured Lily Sullivan as an AI-powered companion hired by a grieving man (David Rysdahl). As might be expected, the title character takes things a bit too far.

“Tell me you love me,” Sullivan says in the footage. “Nobody will ever know you like I do.” Later, she asks, “Have I been a bad girl?”

When facing off with a female rival, she quips, “Don’t try that girl-power shit with me.

Jason Blum came out on the CinemaCon stage with new producing partner James Wan to introduce his new “M3GAN” sequel and its spinoff, “SOULM8TE.”

“We share a demented sensibility,” Blum said.

“This January, we invite you to meet Sarah, our new soulmate,” Wan added.

In the project’s first trailer screened at the event, a huge box is delivered containing a lifelike attractive adult android Sarah (Lily Sullivan) to a new owner. A series of quick shots ensue, “I love you,” the Soulm8te said.

“Nobody will ever know you like I do,” she added. Sarah attacks the girlfriend of the main character and she says, “Don’t come at me with this girl power s–t.”

“SOULM8TE,” another entry in the newly established “M3GAN” cinematic universe, stars “Evil Dead Rise” breakout star Lily Sullivan as its lead character.

In the Kate Dolan-directed thriller, Sullivan will play an artificially...

Jason Blum’s house runneth over at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Horror label Blumhouse brought four new films to tantalize global theater owners on Tuesday, which will roll out steadily through 2025.

The titles feature homicidal robot girls, murderous animatronic mascots, a jacked and terrifying (and undead?) Ethan Hawke and a sentient sex doll. It’s what we love and expect from the producer of “Whiplash” and “BlacKkKlansman.”

This is the first time Blumhouse has presented to exhibitors since merging with horror company Atomic Monster, founded by “The Conjuring” and “Insidious” mastermind James Wan.

Here’s a rundown of the Blumhouse wares:

Five Night’s at Freddy’s 2

Blum himself kicked off his section of the Universal presentation dressed as the titular animatronic bear, Freddy. He pumped up the crowd of exhibitors by revealing that “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” will debut exclusively in theaters in December.

A second installment was...

Irish Filmmaker Aislinn Clarke returns with another dose of eerie Irish Horror in her sophomore feature Frewaka, a story about family, and marriage….and monsters that want to eat your children. Clarke’s debut feature, a 16mm Found Footage chiller entitled The Devil’s Doorway (2018) introduced the horror community to her ability to craft a good scare, but it’s her short film Childer (2017) (still one of my personal favourites) that I think really sets the scene for the atmospheric dread of Frewaka. Which is to say that if you’re a fan of brooding unsettling Horror, creepy shadows whispering from the recess of the crawl space, or ominous goats(!), you might want to invest in a bright night light before braving the rural superstitious nightmare that is Frewaka.

Clare Monnelly stars as Shoo, a care giver sent to a remote village to look after the elderly Peig, played by Brid Ni Neachtain...

Exclusive: Aisling Bea, the BAFTA-winning writer behind This Way Up, Savanah Leaf, the BAFTA-winning filmmaker of Earth Mama, and Censor writer-director Prano Bailey-Bond are among the latest speakers added to Element Pictures’ upcoming Storyhouse, its Dublin-based screenwriting festival that celebrates storytellers and storytelling.

Writer-director Aislinn Clarke (Fréwaka), writer Cara Loftus (Spilt Milk), writer Courttia Newland, director Morgan Matthews, writer Richie Conroy and writer-director Tom Sullivan (Arracht) have also been added to the lineup for this year’s event, which will be held at the Irish capital’s Light House Cinema on April 3rd and 4th.

They’ll join previously announced speakers Peter Straughan, who is fresh off of his Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay for Conclave, as well as Kenneth Lonergan, Laurie Nunn and Nia DaCosta.

The festival has also announced the hosts...

Universal and Blumhouse brought a big surprise to the Grammys tonight, debuting the first official teaser for M3GAN 2.0, which is slaying its way into theaters on June 27, 2025.

The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back.

And this time she’s not alone….

The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.

“Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules.

“Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M...

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By looking at this portion of the release calendar (and all the box office bucks that come with it), we can get a sense of who Hollywood is letting into its most rarefied spaces. And that matters.

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'M3GAN' star Allison Williams wants the horror franchise to "keep going" with more sequels and spin-offs.The scary flick – which follows the murderous robot doll M3GAN – will be expanded on with its sequel 'M3GAN 2.0', and the 36-year-old actress has said she's happy to keep coming back to the franchise so long as the stories are "interesting".Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Williams said: "Let's just keep going as long as they're interesting and each one has its own story to tell."As well as 'M3GAN 2.0' – which is slated to hit cinemas next year – the series is due to receive its first spin-off 'SOULM8TE', and Williams joked the series was slowly turning into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) thanks to its growing filmography.The actress – who is also serving as producer on 'M3GAN 2.0' – was asked what an Avengers-level threat...

M3GAN was a bigger hit than expected in 2022 and Blumhouse is acting quickly to capitalise on the movie's box office success. Along with a sequel about the killer doll titled M3GAN 2.0, an erotic-thriller spin-off, SOULM8TE, is also in the works.

So, you could call it an all-new MCU (M3GAN Cinematic Universe). "I am terrified to imagine what that would mean. What is the Thanos equivalent?" star Allison Williams tells Entertainment Weekly (via FearHQ.com). "Let's just keep going as long as they're interesting and each one has its own story to tell."

While plot details are being kept a secret ahead of the sequel's release in theaters next year, director Gerard Johnstone teases, "I had actually a different idea for the ending of M3GAN, which would've been interesting but probably not as satisfying. The good thing about doing a sequel is I got the chance to expand on that idea into a longer narrative.

We just got our first look at M3GAN 2.0! Returning director Gerard Johnstone shared his thoughts on the sequel, saying, “It’s very ambitious. I felt the story needed to be bigger, with more scale and scope, but it’s still a tiny budget compared to Marvel movies.“

The first M3GAN movie was a massive hit, earning over $181 million worldwide on just a $12 million budget. Critics praised its mix of horror and humor, and Deadline Hollywood estimated the film’s net profit at $78.8 million after expenses and revenues.

Universal loved the success and announced a sequel in 2022. By 2023, M3GAN 2.0 was officially confirmed, with Akela Cooper writing the script and Allison Williams and Violet McGraw returning. The release date was moved from January 2025 to June 27, 2025.

While we wait for the trailer, we know Williams and McGraw are back, along with horror legends James Wan and Jason Blum producing. New cast members include Timm Sharp,...

We just got a first glimpse at M3GAN 2.0. Returning director Gerard Johnstone hinted at the bigger scale of the sequel, saying, “It is very ambitious. I felt that the story should be bigger and increase in scale and scope, but it’s still a minuscule budget [compared to] the Marvel movie scale.”

The first film grossed over $181 million worldwide against a budget of $12 million and received positive reviews from critics, who liked its campy blend of horror and humor. Deadline Hollywood calculated the net profit of the film to be $78.8 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues.

Universal was happy with M3GAN and decided to make a sequel in 2022. In 2023, M3GAN 2.0 was confirmed, with Akela Cooper writing and Allison Williams and Violet McGraw returning. The release date was changed from January 2025 to June 27, 2025.

While we wait for the trailer, it’s confirmed that Allison Williams and Violet McGraw are reprising their roles,...

The viral and box office success of Blumhouse’s M3GAN back in 2022 ensured that a sequel wouldn’t be far behind, and the killer doll’s return is now a mere six months away.

With M3GAN 2.0 headed to theaters on June 27, 2025, Entertainment Weekly has shared two first look images from the upcoming Blumhouse horror sequel this morning.

Returning director Gerard Johnstone teases in his chat with Entertainment Weekly, “It is very ambitious. I felt that the story should be bigger and increase in scale and scope, but it’s still a minuscule budget [compared to] the Marvel movie scale.”

Check out two images from M3GAN 2.0 below and expect the trailer soon.

Allison Williams and Violet McGraw are back for M3GAN 2.0, with Akela Cooper (Malignant, M3GAN) once again writing the script and James Wan on board to produce.

Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari and Jemaine Clement will also star.

Blumhouse’s...

M3GAN was a smash hit when it premiered in 2022, and its success led to Blumhouse greenlighting a sequel. Now, M3GAN 2.0 has unveiled a first look at the killer robot.

Vanity Fair shared a new exclusive photo of the upcoming doll. M3GAN followed a life-size robotic AI doll that would do anything to protect her owner, Cady (Violet McGraw), including murder. The new behind-the-scenes photo shows McGraw returning to the sequel, alongside head puppeteer Adrien Morot.

First BTS look at M3GAN 2.0In theaters on June 27, 2025.(Source: https://t.co/pfXBqUorCY) pic.twitter.com/wA0jG87dC1 DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 21, 2024

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Doumit protagonizará la película junto a Lily Sullivan y David Rysdahl.

De acuerdo con Deadline, Claudia Doumit se ha unido a Lily Sullivan (Posesión infernal: El despertar) y David Rysdahl en SOULM8TE, una nueva película del universo de M3GAN.

En SOULM8TE, una hermosa androide artificialmente inteligente (Sullivan) es adquirida por un hombre (Rysdahl) para que le ayude a superar la pérdida de su esposa, recientemente fallecida. Sin embargo, en su intento de crear una compañera con cualidades humanas, el hombre convierte accidentalmente a la inofensiva robot en una peligrosa alma gemela.

Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) dirigirá la película a partir de un guion escrito por Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines), que ella misma ha revisado y reescrito.

Por el momento, se desconocen los detalles del personaje al que Doumit dará vida.

SOULM8TE fue anunciada después del inesperado éxito de M3GAN, un thriller de terror centrado una muñeca...

Claudia Doumit has joined the cast of the ‘M3GAN’ spin-off ‘SOULM8TE’.The 32-year-old actress - who is best known for playing Victoria Neuman in superhero TV series‘The Boys’ - will be starring opposite Lily Sullivan and David Rysdahl in the upcoming horror flick from Atomic Monster and Blumhouse Productions.While details of Doumit's role are currently unknown, the movie - which is set to be directed by ‘You Are Not My Mother’ filmmaker Kate Dolan and is due to hit theatres in June 2025 - will follow a man (Rysdahl) who acquires an A.I. robot (Sullivan) to help take his mind off of the recent loss of his wife. In his attempts to turn the machine into a truly sentient and loving partner, the man accidentally creates a blood-thirsty soulmate.Previously, Doumit had starred as the presidential hopeful Neuman in ‘The Boys’, though her tenure on the show...

Claudia Doumit has booked her next project following her three-season run on The Boys. The actor is set to star in Atomic Monster and Blumhouse's upcoming SOULM8TE, a spinoff of M3GAN.

According to Deadline, Doumit has been cast in an undisclosed role in SOULM8TE, which has been described as "significantly more risqu than M3GAN." Doumit is best known for playing congresswoman turned Vice President-Elect Victoria Neuman in Seasons 2 through 4 of the Prime Video superhero series, The Boys. Prior to that, she played time traveler Jiya on the popular NBC series Timeless, and had guest roles in New Girl, Mike & Molly, Scandal, and Supergirl. Her film credits include Annapurna Pictures Whered You Go, Bernadette (2019) with Cate Blanchett, Netflixs Dude (2018) with Lucy Hale and Awkwafina, and the indie drama Dylan & Zoey (2022), which she toplined and produced.

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Claudia Doumit is the latest star to be cast in upcoming M3GAN spinoff movie!

On Monday (August 19), it was announced that the 32-year-old actress, best known for playing Victoria Neuman on The Boys and Gen V, will be starring in the upcoming erotic thriller SOULM8TE from director Kate Dolan.

Keep reading to find out more…Claudia joins previously announced leads Lily Sullivan and David Rysdahl.

Here’s the movie’s synopsis, according to Deadline: “Falling in the tradition of ’90s domestic thrillers but with a modern, technological twist, the film watches as a man (Rysdahl) acquires an Artificially Intelligent android (Sullivan) to help him cope with the recent loss of his deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, the man inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.”

As of right now, details about Claudia‘s character are being kept under wraps.

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Claudia Doumit, who is best known for playing congresswoman Victoria Neuman on the Prime Video series The Boys, is the latest to join the cast of SOULM8TE, which is “a new movie in the M3GAN universe” that is set to reach theatres on January 2, 2026. We’ve previously heard that the film is set to star Evil Dead Rise actress Lily Sullivan and David Rysdahl, whose credits include Fargo season 5, The Family, No Exit, Black Mirror, Oppenheimer, and Booger. The news of Doumit’s involvement was broken by Deadline today.

As mentioned, SOULM8TE is set in the same world as the 2022 film M3GAN and its upcoming sequel M3GAN 2.0, which is aiming for a June 27, 2025 theatrical release. These films come from the recently merged companies Atomic Monster (headed up by James Wan) and Blumhouse Productions (headed up by Jason Blum).

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The M3GAN Universe will also be expanding next year with a spinoff horror movie titled SOULM8TE, starring Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise, Monolith). After popping heads as Victoria Neuman on Prime Video’s “The Boys,” Deadline reports that actor Claudia Doumit has joined the cast of the horror spinoff.

The spinoff is being billed as a ’90s-style erotic thriller with a “new technological twist,” and it’s coming to theaters on January 2, 2026.

Doumit will star opposite previously announced leads Sullivan and David Rysdahl, but character details are currently under wraps.

SOULM8TE follows along as “a man (Rysdahl) acquires an Artificially Intelligent android (Sullivan) to help him cope with the recent loss of his deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, the man inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.”

Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) will direct. The filmmaker rewrote an original...

Exclusive: After a three-season run on Prime Video’s hit series The Boys, Claudia Doumit has found her next big project in SOULM8TE, Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s new film out of the M3GAN universe.

Details as to the role Doumit is playing are under wraps. She’s set to star opposite previously announced leads Lily Sullivan and David Rysdahl.

Falling in the tradition of ’90s domestic thrillers but with a modern, technological twist, the film watches as a man (Rysdahl) acquires an Artificially Intelligent android (Sullivan) to help him cope with the recent loss of his deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, the man inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.

Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) is directing the pic, described as significantly more risqué than M3GAN. She also rewrote an original draft from Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines), which...

Last week, it was announced that Evil Dead Rise actress Lily Sullivan will play the lead in SOULM8TE, which is “a new movie in the M3GAN universe.” Now Deadline has broken the news that Sullivan is being joined in the cast by David Rysdahl, whose credits include Fargo season 5, The Family, No Exit, Black Mirror, Oppenheimer, and Booger.

As mentioned, SOULM8TE is set in the same world as the 2022 film M3GAN and its upcoming sequel M3GAN 2.0, which is aiming for a June 27, 2025 theatrical release. These films come from the recently merged companies Atomic Monster (headed up by Wan) and Blumhouse Productions (headed up by Jason Blum).

James Wan, his wife Ingrid Bisu, and Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines) crafted the story for this one, with Jordan writing the first draft of the screenplay. Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) is on board to direct the film and has done...

Exclusive: David Rysdahl (Fargo) has been tapped to star opposite Lily Sullivan in SOULM8TE, Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s new film out of the M3GAN universe, Deadline has learned.

In the film from director Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother), Rysdahl plays a man who acquires an Artificially Intelligent android (Sullivan) to help him cope with the recent loss of his deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, the man inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.

Dolan is directing after rewriting the original draft from Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines), which was based on a story by James Wan, Ingrid Bisu and Jordan. Sources tell us this film is a deal more risqué than M3GAN, falling in the tradition of ’90s domestic thrillers but with a modern, technological twist.

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‘SOULM8TE’ surge del éxito de ‘M3GAN’, cuya secuela se estrenará en 2025.

De acuerdo con Deadline, Lily Sullivan (Posesión infernal: El despertar) protagonizará SOULM8TE, una nueva película del universo de M3GAN.

En SOULM8TE, Sullivan dará vida a una hermosa androide artificialmente inteligente que un hombre adquiere para que le ayude a superar la pérdida de su esposa, recientemente fallecida. Sin embargo, en su intento de crear una compañera con cualidades humanas, el hombre convierte accidentalmente a la inofensiva robot en una peligrosa alma gemela.

Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) dirigirá la película a partir de un guion escrito por Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines), que ella misma ha revisado y reescrito.

SOULM8TE fue anunciada después del inesperado éxito de M3GAN, un thriller de terror centrado una muñeca realista que empieza a cobrar vida propia. Estrenada en enero de 2023, M3GAN recaudó más de 181 millones de dólares en la taquilla mundial...

M3GAN expands into a horror shared universe with a sequel and spin-off film set for release in the coming years. The spin-off film, SOULM8TE, features Lily Sullivan as an android turned deadly soulmate, adding a technological twist to the horror genre. Horror franchises are evolving beyond single storylines, with a growing trend of interconnected films and universes being embraced by fans.

The breakout 2023 horror film M3GAN is looking to expand into a horror-shared universe as both a sequel and spin-off film are in the works. M3GAN became a breakout film when it kicked off the first week of January in 2023, bringing in $181 million worldwide against a $12 million budget. A sequel, M3GAN 2.0, is set for release on June 27, 2025, and a spin-off film will open six months later with its major star now cast.

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“SOULM8TE,” another entry in the newly established “M3GAN” cinematic universe, has cast “Evil Dead Rise” breakout star Lily Sullivan as its lead character, TheWrap has learned.

In the Kate Dolan-directed thriller, Sullivan will play an artificially intelligent android purchased by a male character in the hopes that she will help alleviate the grief he feels after the death of his wife. Dolan also rewrote an original version of the script penned by Rafael Jordan (“Salvage Marines”), off a story by Jordan, James Wan and Ingrid Bisu.

“SOULM8TE” is slated for January 2026, and will follow direct sequel “M3GAN 2.0,” which is set to premiere June 27, 2025.

The official logline is as follows: “A man acquires an artificially intelligent android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, he inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.”

Aussie actress Sullivan...

The upcoming M3GAN spinoff, SOULM8TE, now officially has one of its leads. It's the amazingly talented Australian actress Lily Sullivan, who is best known for starring in the supernatural horror flick Evil Dead Rise.

SOULM8TE comes from a collaboration between Atomic Monster and Blumhouse. Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) is signed on to direct. She rewrote the film's original draft, which was penned by Rafael Jordan. In addition, Jordan wrote the original draft from a story he, James Wan, and Ingrid Bisu came up with. Wan and Jason Blum will produce, while Bisu, Michael Clear, and Judson Scott will executive produce.

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Although set in the M3GAN universe, SOULM8TE will follow a different story with a new set of characters. It will tell the story of a widower struggling with the loss of his recently deceased wife.

Fresh off her breakout role in Evil Dead Rise, Lily Sullivan is set to lead SOULM8TE, a spin-off of the incredibly popular horror film, M3GAN.

According to Deadline, the Australian actress is set to play a "gorgeous, artificially intelligent android that a man acquires to help him cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, the man inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate." The story is set in the M3GAN universe, but reportedly will be its own thing, with an entirely different tone compared to M3GAN. Kate Dolan is set to direct the film, having also done a rewrite of the original draft written by Rafael Jordan. The original story was conceived by acclaimed writer-director James Wan, Jordan, and Ingrid Bisu.

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The M3GAN franchise's upcoming spinoff, SOULM8TE, has found its new lethal AI. The role will be played by Evil Dead Rise actor Lily Sullivan. The story will see a recently widowed man try to create a new soulmate.

The M3GAN franchise has unveiled its latest AI killer for the upcoming spinoff SOULM8TE. The 2022 horror hit saw a hard-working roboticist attempt to create a perfect doll-like artificial intelligence companion for her recently orphaned niece, though M3GAN's (Amie Donald and Jenna Davis) dedication to her primary function that turns her into a killer. With critical praise and an impressive box office gross, M3GAN will be expanded through a sequel and spin-off, SOULM8TE, which sees a recently widowed man attempt to create a soulmate, with lethal results.

While M3GAN 2.0 won't return until 2025, Deadline has revealed SOULM8TE has found its AI. Kate Dolan's spin-off will be led by Lily Sullivan.

After Blumhouse and Atomic Monster’s M3GAN took audiences (and TikTok) by storm, plans to expand the artificial intelligence-centric horror property are in full swing with the M3GAN spin-off, SOULM8TE, on the way. According to Deadline, Evil Dead Rise actress Lily Sullivan will play the lead in SOULM8TE, a beautiful companion bot trying to help a grieving man cope with the loss of his wife.

In SOULM8TE, Sullivan’s artificial intelligence love bot becomes more when a man inadvertently turns the harmless droid into a deadly soulmate. While SOULM8TE is considered a part of the M3GAN universe, sources close to the project clarify that SOULM8TE is a more mature and risqué horror thriller. The project resembles ’90s domestic thrillers, such as Sleeping with the Enemy, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, and Dangerous Intentions. SOULM8TE revolves around characters different from those in M3GAN, so don’t expect to see the...