M3GAN’s back and she’s bringing even more chaos in M3GAN 2.0. Written by Akela Cooper and co-written by director Gerard Johnstone, with characters created by Cooper and James Wan, the sequel is set to deliver more thrills and dark humor. The latest trailer just dropped, giving us a sneak peek at what’s in store for this summer’s must-see sci-fi horror-comedy.
Set two years after the events of the first film, M3GAN 2.0 picks up with Gemma (Allison Williams), now a high-profile author and outspoken advocate for A.I. oversight. Her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw), is growing up fast and pushing back against Gemma’s overprotective rules. But things take a dangerous turn when the tech behind M3GAN gets stolen and repurposed by a defense contractor who creates a new, more lethal A.I. called Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno).
Amelia’s gone rogue, and nothing – not even the military’s top weapons – can stop her. In a desperate move, Gemma resurrects M3GAN, hoping to turn her once terrifying creation into the ultimate weapon to face off with the rogue A.I. But this time, M3GAN is bigger, faster, stronger, and deadlier. And let’s just say, she’s got a few more one-liners in her arsenal.
The trailer serves up a fresh blend of heart-stopping action and dark humor that made the original M3GAN such a hit. There’s a sequence where M3GAN zips through the sky in a wingsuit and an epic showdown between her and Amelia that will leave you on the edge of your seat. One thing’s for sure: M3GAN’s got no filter. With lines like “Hold on to your vaginas” and “I’ll make you a deal. You can kill Gemma, but don’t touch Cady,” she’s got all the sass and snark we’ve come to love.
Produced by James Wan, Jason Blum, and Williams, M3GAN 2.0 brings back familiar faces from the first film, including Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps as Gemma’s loyal tech crew, Cole and Tess. New additions to the cast include Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, and Grammy-winning actor Jemaine Clement. The mix of action, horror, and comedy is sure to strike the right balance, but only time will tell if the sequel can match or even surpass the viral success of its predecessor.
The trailer also hints at a bit of a Terminator 2 vibe, with M3GAN acting as the protector of Cady against a new, even more dangerous robot. But don’t be fooled – this doll may be programmed to protect, but her methods are far from conventional. The moral ambiguity of M3GAN’s character, along with her unpredictable behavior, sets the stage for a thrilling, chaotic ride.
M3GAN 2.0 hits theaters on June 27, just in time for Pride Month. It’s the kind of film that promises to be a pop culture phenomenon all over again, so get ready for another round of killer dance moves, snappy one-liners, and a showdown between A.I. creations. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it.