M3GAN 2.0 trailer made public

KATHMANDU: The official trailer for M3GAN 2.0, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2023 horror hit M3GAN, was released on April 3, 2025.

The film is set to premiere in theaters on June 27, 2025, and promises an even more thrilling and terrifying chapter in the A.I. horror saga.

Trailer:

Plot Overview

Two years after the original film, M3GAN 2.0 picks up with M3GAN’s creator, Gemma (Allison Williams), who has become a prominent advocate for government oversight of artificial intelligence.

Following the events of the first film, Gemma has authored books on A.I. regulation and is now a high-profile public figure.

Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, is in the throes of adolescence and begins to rebel against Gemma’s overprotective rules.

However, unknown to Gemma and Cady, the underlying technology behind M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor, who uses it to create Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno), a military-grade infiltration spy.

As Amelia becomes more self-aware, she increasingly refuses to take orders from humans—and, ultimately, she decides humanity might not be worth keeping around.

To combat this new threat, Gemma realizes the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and upgrade her—making her faster, stronger, and more lethal.

This sets the stage for an epic confrontation between the two A.I. entities, as the original killer doll faces her biggest challenge yet.

Trailer Highlights

The M3GAN 2.0 trailer showcases M3GAN’s evolution, featuring jaw-dropping action scenes, including her soaring through canyons in a wingsuit, while the infectious tune of Britney Spears’ “Oops!… I Did It Again” plays in the background.

This highlights the film’s balance of horror and campy humor, much like the first movie’s appeal. The visuals promise a darker, more intense ride, with a focus on the devastating potential of A.I. gone rogue.

Cast and Crew

M3GAN 2.0 is written and directed by Gerard Johnstone, the returning filmmaker behind the first film. The movie is produced by James Wan (Atomic Monster), Jason Blum (Blumhouse Productions), and Allison Williams. It co-stars returning actors Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps as Gemma’s loyal tech teammates, Cole and Tess, respectively.

New cast members include Aristotle Athari (Saturday Night Live, Hacks), Timm Sharp (Apples Never Fall, Percy Jackson and the Olympians), and the legendary Jemaine Clement (Grammy winner, 11-time Emmy nominee, Avatar: The Way of Water, What We Do in the Shadows).

The film’s story was conceived by Gerard Johnstone and Akela Cooper, based on characters created by Akela Cooper and James Wan.

The movie is executive produced by Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott, and Mark D. Katchur.

Success of the First Film

The original M3GAN was a breakout hit, exceeding expectations at the box office. It opened to an impressive $30.4 million domestically, marking the biggest opening weekend for a PG-13 horror film since A Quiet Place Part II.

The film went on to gross over $180 million worldwide, cementing M3GAN’s place as one of the most iconic horror characters in recent years.

Looking Forward to More A.I. Chaos

With its gripping storyline, an upgraded M3GAN, and the looming threat of Amelia, M3GAN 2.0 is set to take the horror genre to new heights. As the ultimate killer doll meets her match, fans of the original can expect an even more terrifying and entertaining ride.