Following the teaser dropped during the Grammys, featuring the viral scene of M3GAN dancing to Chappell Roan‘s hit song “Femininomenon,” Blumhouse has released a new trailer for the upcoming horror film M3GAN 2.0. The sequel to the surprise 2023 horror hit brings back the killer doll for more thrills and terror. After M3GAN’s unexpected success, grossing over $180 million globally on a $12 million budget, her return is highly anticipated, and the new trailer shows her in a more vengeful light.
M3GAN has developed a massive and devoted following, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. Her mix of campy humor, sharp wit, and killer dance moves has made her an unlikely but beloved queer icon. Fans have embraced M3GAN’s unapologetic personality and the film’s darkly comedic take on horror, with the doll becoming a symbol of empowerment and nonconformity for many. As her cult status grows, M3GAN continues to break boundaries, becoming a fixture in queer pop culture.
Plot Details and New Challenges
In M3GAN 2.0, the story follows Gemma (played by Allison Williams), the now well-regarded author of a book advocating for government oversight of artificial intelligence. However, her peaceful life is disrupted when she and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw), uncover that M3GAN’s technology has been repurposed into a military-grade weapon called Amelia. The story turns to a new moral dilemma as Gemma must make the difficult choice to bring M3GAN back to life in order to stop Amelia’s destructive path. As the stakes rise, Gemma is forced to confront the consequences of her own creation and her complicated relationship with AI.
The Expanding M3GAN Universe
The M3GAN franchise isn’t stopping with the sequel. Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are also working on a M3GAN spinoff movie titled Soulm8te, which is scheduled for release on January 2, 2026. The film is described as an erotic thriller centered around a man who acquires an artificially intelligent android to cope with the loss of his wife. In his attempt to create a sentient partner, he inadvertently turns his lovebot into a deadly soulmate. This new addition to the M3GAN universe promises to explore more sinister territory and expand on the themes of AI and human interaction.
M3GAN 2.0 releases in theaters on June 27. Watch the trailer below.
