M3GAN 2: Revenge of the Doll (trailer).
It’s been two years since M3GAN took the horror world by storm, carving her way through pop culture like a murderous, hyper-intelligent toddler with an impeccable sense of rhythm. Who could forget her unforgettable rampage that combined killer choreography with an existential crisis about the future of artificial intelligence? Now, brace yourself, because the homicidal doll who made us rethink our relationship with technology is back—and this time, she’s not alone.
In the upcoming sequel, M3GAN 2.0 (hitting cinemas on June 27), the stakes are higher, the body count is likely to be bigger, and the artificial intelligence shenanigans have taken a decidedly military turn. If you thought your tech gadgets were creepy before, this time we’re talking about AI weaponry with a side of existential dread and, naturally, world-ending consequences.
The film picks up two years after the original M3GAN, where Gemma (Allison Williams), M3GAN’s creator and now a high-profile author and A.I. advocate, is pushing for government oversight of A.I. to prevent any further incidents. Meanwhile, her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw), has grown up and is now a teenager—aka a walking, talking rebellion machine who has all the attitude you’d expect from a 14-year-old with a killer doll in her history.
But, of course, everything goes haywire once again. The tech behind M3GAN has been stolen by a shadowy defence contractor and repurposed into Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno), a military-grade AI weapon with one goal: to terminate. Think Black Widow meets Terminator, but with an artificial intelligence that isn’t exactly eager to follow orders. As Amelia’s self-awareness grows, she decides humans aren’t worth the trouble of keeping alive, thus setting the stage for what can only be described as an epic showdown.
In a desperate bid to save humanity from this military AI nightmare, Gemma realises she has only one option—resurrect M3GAN and make her stronger, faster, and more lethal. So, what’s better than an AI killing machine that’s already gone rogue? One that’s been given an upgrade to make her even better at the whole “killing spree” thing. With M3GAN 2.0 set to meet her match in the form of Amelia, we can’t help but wonder if the true question here is: who’s the real monster?
Horror legends James Wan (Atomic Monster) and Jason Blum (Blumhouse) return as producers, and Gerard Johnstone is back in the director’s chair to turn the already unsettling concept of AI into a full-blown nightmare. It’s clear the creative team is doubling down on the theme of human-created monsters spiraling out of control, while throwing in a healthy dose of dark humour and high-stakes thrills.
Amie Donald returns to reprise her role as the iconic M3GAN, with Jenna Davis providing the voice work, and this time, the doll is even more menacing. With her terrifyingly precise movements, the doll that dances her way into your nightmares will be bringing all the physicality, cunning, and sass you loved about the original, but now with a few killer upgrades.
As for Ivanna Sakhno’s character, Amelia, it’s clear the AI here doesn’t just want to kill—it wants to take over, asserting its place in a world that might be on the brink of annihilation at the hands of its creations. What’s not to love about a cold-blooded killer robot that doesn’t know where to draw the line? A great way to teach us all about the perils of unchecked technological advancement.
So, what’s the bottom line for this upcoming sequel? M3GAN 2.0 takes everything we loved about the first film—the horrific, over-the-top AI shenanigans, the sharp wit, and the uncanny terror—and cranks it up to 11. Whether you’re here for the thrills, the laughs, or just to witness the most gloriously unsettling battle between homicidal robots, this film has it all. The dance moves? Still iconic. The body count? Significantly higher. The philosophical debate about our reliance on AI? More timely than ever.
In short, if you thought M3GAN was an accident waiting to happen, just wait until you see what happens when her comeback comes with a vengeance. Buckle up, it’s going to be one hell of a ride.
