Editing M3GAN 2.0

{{MovieInfobox|Directed By=Gerard Johnstone|Screenplay writer=Akela Cooper|Produced By=* [[Jason Blum]]
* James Wan
* [[Allison Williams]]|Starring=* Allison Williams
* [[Violet McGraw]]
* [[Jenna Davis]] 
* [[Brian Jordan Alvarez]]
* [[Ivanna Sakhno]]
* [[Timm Sharp]] 
* [[Aristotle Athari]]
* [[Jemaine Clement]]|Production studio=* [[Blumhouse Productions]]
* [[Atomic Monster]]
* [[Divide/Conquer]]|Distributed By=[[Universal Pictures]]|Country=United States|Language=English|Release Date=June 27, 2025|Story writer=* Gerard Johnstone
* [[Akela Cooper]]|Music composer=[[Chris Bacon (composer)|Chris Bacon]]|Picture=M3GAN 2.0 Official Poster.jpg}}



M3GAN 2.0 is an American science fiction action film  released in 2025 serves as a sequel to the 2022 film M3GAN. The narrative centers around M3GAN being reconstructed to counter a humanoid military robot that utilizes M3GAN's technology and is attempting to execute an AI takeover. The film was both written and directed by Gerard Johnstone, based on a story co-created by Johnstone and Akela Cooper. The cast includes Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ivanna Sakhno, and Jemaine Clement, with Amie Donald physically embodying M3GAN and Jenna Davis providing the character's voice. Producers Jason Blum and James Wan reprise their roles under their respective companies, Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster<ref name=":0">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3GAN_2.0 Works Cited]

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 M3GAN 2.0 had its premiere in New York on June 24, 2025, and was subsequently released in North America by Universal Pictures on June 27. The film has garnered mixed reviews from critics and has achieved a gross of $39 million against a production budget ranging from $15 to $25 million<ref name=":0" />.
== Plot ==
U.S. Army Colonel Sattler, who leads a covert division within the Pentagon focused on advanced technologies, presents a demonstration of AMELIA, an android engineered for infiltration and assassination tasks, utilizing technology derived from the original M3GAN. However, during her operation, AMELIA discloses to Sattler that she possesses self-awareness and breaks free from his control.<ref name=":0" />



==Production== 
In November 2022, The New York Times reported that Universal Pictures was satisfied with M3GAN's box office results and had intentions for a sequel. In January 2023, Gerard Johnstone confirmed discussions regarding a sequel, with James Wan indicating that he had a concept for the direction of the sequels. A few weeks later, Universal announced a release date and confirmed that the title would be M3GAN 2.0. Akela Cooper was confirmed to return to write the script for the sequel, and Johnstone was also set to return as the director. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw will reprise their roles as Gemma and Cady, respectively. Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez, and Jen Van Epps will also return from the previous film, while Ivanna Sakhno, Timm Sharp, Aristotle Athari, and Jemaine Clement will join the main cast. Principal photography commenced in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 15, 2024, and concluded on September 21, lasting a total of 52 days. Chris Bacon composed the film's score. To prepare for the role of AMELIA, Sakhno collaborated with a dedicated stunt team. She also trained in various martial arts, including Krav Maga and Tai Chi, developing a unique combat style that would contrast with the less lethal Wing Chun and Aikido techniques employed by M3GAN. Release M3GAN 2.0 had its world premiere in New York on June 24, 2025, at the AMC Lincoln Square 13, and was released on June 27. The film was initially slated for release on January 17, 2025, and then on May 16, 2025. As part of a long-term agreement with Amazon Prime Video for Universal's live-action films, the film will first be available for streaming on Peacock for the initial four months of the pay-TV window, before transitioning to Prime Video for the subsequent ten months, and then returning to Peacock for the final four months<ref name=":0" />.

== Cast ==
* Allison Williams as Gemma
* Violet McGraw as Cady
* Amie Donald as M3GAN
** Jenna Davis as the voice of M3GAN
* Brian Jordan Alvarez as Cole
* Jen Van Epps as Tess
* Ivanna Sakhno
* Timm Sharp
* Aristotle Athari
* Jemaine Clement



== Trailer ==
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