Blumhouse has been on a streak this year, dropping new horror movies one after another. In January, we got the release of Wolf Man, followed by the psychological horror film The Woman in the Yard in March. Coming up in June, we'll see the release of the long-awaited sequel to M3GAN, M3GAN 2.0, and the exciting official trailer has just been released!
The trailer for the sci-fi horror film was initially revealed during Universal's presentation at CinemaCon on April 2, with only those in attendance having the chance to view it. The next day, Blumhouse decided to release it publicly, allowing fans everywhere to get a glimpse of the highly anticipated film. After watching all 2 minutes and 46 seconds of it, I can confidently say we’re in for another thrilling ride. From what was shown in the trailer, the sequel appears to be even more action-packed than its predecessor. This was a great direction to take this film, in my opinion, as it amplifies the thrills and excitement, making sure to deliver an even more intense experience.
The first film centered on the introduction of M3GAN, the rogue dancing killer AI robot, and her unwavering determination to protect her human companion at any cost. In M3GAN 2.0, viewers will be introduced to a new rogue AI robot named Amelia, whom M3GAN will ultimately have to face. A glimpse of their showdown is shown in the new trailer down below.
Two years have passed since M3GAN went on her killing spree throughout Seattle, killing anyone she saw as a threat to her relationship with her human companion Cady. Gemma no longer works as a roboticist and has instead become an author and a vocal advocate for regulation of artificial intelligence, while Cady has become a rebellious teenager who is constantly at odds with her. M3GAN was seemingly destroyed in the first film, but we learn in the trailer that Gemma has placed her in what M3GAN calls a "plastic teletubby," so that she doesn't cause harm to anyone else.
However, Gemma and Cady soon find themselves needing to rely on M3GAN when a new AI robot, built using the same technology, goes rogue and embarks on a deadly rampage, killing those responsible for creating her. Her name is Amelia, and the next targets on her list are Gemma and Cady. With Amelia becoming increasingly powerful, Gemma must give M3GAN a significant upgrade in order to stand a chance against this new, dangerous threat. But even though it may seem like Gemma, Cady, and M3GAN are united, can they truly trust her? With her enhancements, M3GAN could easily turn against them once more. I guess we'll have to wait to see the movie to find out!
Allison Williams reprises her role as Gemma from the first film, and Violet McGraw as Cady. Amie Donald (M3GAN), Jenna Davis (the voice of M3GAN), Brian Jordan Alvarez (Cole), and Jen Van Epps (Tess) return in their respective roles as well. Ivanna Sakhno joins the cast as Amelia, along with Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari, and Jemaine Clement. In addition, Gerard Johnstone wrote the screenplay and directed the film.
Universal Pictures is slated to release M3GAN 2.0 in theaters on Friday, June 27, 2025.