What is M3GAN 2.0 about?

Last Modified Feb 12, 2025 00:51 EST
What is M3GAN 2.0 about?
M3GAN 2.0 (Source: Screengrab from the trailer)


The upcoming science fiction horror movie M3GAN 2.0 was written by Akela Cooper and directed by Gerard Johnstone. Universal Pictures is scheduled to release it in the United States on June 27, 2025. The film is a sequel to M3GAN (2022).


The film is set two years after M3GAN's rampage in the first part. Her creator, Gemma, turns to resurrect her infamous creation to defeat Amelia, the military-grade weapon built by a defense contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech.


The cast features Ivanna Sakhno, Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari, Jemaine Clement, Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis.


What is M3GAN 2.0 about?


Gemma is now an author and advocate of artificial intelligence legislation, two years after the events of the first movie. A defense contractor has stolen M3GAN's technology and used it to build a spy robot named Amelia that develops self-awareness and sets out to take over AI. In response, Gemma rebuilds an enhanced M3GAN to battle Amelia.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTAYuj8K7YE


Who plays M3GAN?


What is M3GAN 2.0 about?
Amie Donald (Source: Instagram)


Amie Donald, a New Zealand-born child actress, portrays the titular character in M3GAN (2022) and M3GAN 2.0. The role of M3GAN brought a breakthrough for the young actress’ career.


In 2021, Donald made her acting debut as Maya Monkey in the Netflix TV series Sweet Tooth. Donald played the title role in the 2022 movie M3GAN, which also starred Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, another child star. Due to extensive coverage of Donald's dancing and physicality as the movie's killer doll, the M3GAN trailer went viral. Luke Hawker and Jed Brophy trained Donald's movements for the film. Actress Jenna Davis provided the character's voice in the movie. In the movie, Donald "performed her own stunts and co-choreographed the killer dance sequence from the film that went viral on TikTok".


When was M3GAN released?


Universal Pictures released M3GAN in theaters across the United States on January 6, 2023, following its December 7, 2022, premiere in Los Angeles. The story revolves around an artificial intelligence doll who grows self-aware and turns against everybody who stands in the way of her human friend. The movie made nearly $181 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, and critics gave it favorable reviews because of its campy mix of humor and horror. M3GAN 2.0, a sequel, and SOULM8TE, a spin-off, are scheduled for release in 2025 and 2026, respectively.


Also read about: Cast of M3GAN 2.0

FAQs about M3GAN 2.0

A. Yes, M3GAN 2.0, the sequel to M3GAN (2022), will be released theatrically on June 27, 2025 in the United States.

A. The film's 52-day principal photography started on July 15, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand, and ended on September 21.

A. Yes, M3GAN is played by a real person. Amie Donald, a New Zealand born child actress, portrays the titular character in M3GAN (2022) and M3GAN 2.0. 

Related Stories

P2istheName said “I'm out of Los Angeles” in final post shared weeks before body found in mailroom in the city P2istheName said “I'm out of Los Angeles” in final post shared weeks before body found in mailroom in the city
P2istheName said “I'm out of Los Angeles” in final post shared weeks before body found in mailroom in the city
1d
Who was Slick Watts? Real name, health struggles and all we know about Sonics legend as he dies at 73 Who was Slick Watts? Real name, health struggles and all we know about Sonics legend as he dies at 73
Who was Slick Watts? Real name, health struggles and all we know about Sonics legend as he dies at 73
1d
“They're the most moronic invention” - Cate Blanchett recalls viral leaf blower rant, says she isn’t surprised by the reception “They're the most moronic invention” - Cate Blanchett recalls viral leaf blower rant, says she isn’t surprised by the reception
“They're the most moronic invention” - Cate Blanchett recalls viral leaf blower rant, says she isn’t surprised by the reception
16h
Twilight stars Jackson Rathbone and Ashley Greene open about their characters' lives in 2025 Twilight stars Jackson Rathbone and Ashley Greene open about their characters' lives in 2025
Twilight stars Jackson Rathbone and Ashley Greene open about their characters' lives in 2025
1d
“It was just absolutely insane…” - When Hilaria Baldwin used this tactic to 'mess with' paparazzi to 'protect' husband Alec “It was just absolutely insane…” - When Hilaria Baldwin used this tactic to 'mess with' paparazzi to 'protect' husband Alec
“It was just absolutely insane…” - When Hilaria Baldwin used this tactic to 'mess with' paparazzi to 'protect' husband Alec
20h
Who are DDG’s siblings? All about the internet-famous family amid Brother DuB’s oral hygiene controversy Who are DDG’s siblings? All about the internet-famous family amid Brother DuB’s oral hygiene controversy
Who are DDG’s siblings? All about the internet-famous family amid Brother DuB’s oral hygiene controversy
1d
“He's comfortable in his skin” — Fans react as NLE Choppa explains why he performed at the 2025 Truth Awards to celebrate Black LGBTQ+ community “He's comfortable in his skin” — Fans react as NLE Choppa explains why he performed at the 2025 Truth Awards to celebrate Black LGBTQ+ community
“He's comfortable in his skin” — Fans react as NLE Choppa explains why he performed at the 2025 Truth Awards to celebrate Black LGBTQ+ community
20h
Home Sweet Home Rebirth: Release window news, cast details and more about the upcoming supernatural horror adaptation Home Sweet Home Rebirth: Release window news, cast details and more about the upcoming supernatural horror adaptation
Home Sweet Home Rebirth: Release window news, cast details and more about the upcoming supernatural horror adaptation 
1d
Gene Hackman’s three children could claim estate despite being left out of his $80 million will Gene Hackman’s three children could claim estate despite being left out of his $80 million will
Gene Hackman’s three children could claim estate despite being left out of his $80 million will
16h
"It feels inevitable": Heretic directors break down the wild ending of Hugh Grant's latest thriller "It feels inevitable": Heretic directors break down the wild ending of Hugh Grant's latest thriller
"It feels inevitable": Heretic directors break down the wild ending of Hugh Grant's latest thriller 
1d