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* [[James Wan]]}}
* [[James Wan]]|Produced By=* [[Jason Blum]]
* James Wan|Starring=* [[Allison Williams (actress)|Allison Williams]]
* [[Violet McGraw]]
* [[Ronny Chieng]]
* [[Jenna Davis]]
* [[Amie Donald]]|Cinematography=Peter McCaffrey|Editor=Jeff McEvoy|Music composer=Anthony Willis|Production studio=[[Universal Pictures]]|Distributed By=Universal Pictures|Country=United States|Language=English|Release Date=January 6, 2023}}
 
 
M3GAN (pronounced "Megan") is a science fiction horror film from the United States, released in 2022, that centers around an artificially intelligent doll which gains self-awareness and turns hostile towards anyone who interferes with her relationship with her human companion. It was directed by Gerard Johnstone, with a screenplay written by Akela Cooper, based on a story by Cooper and James Wan. The film features performances by Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, with Amie Donald physically embodying M3GAN and Jenna Davis providing the voice for the character. M3GAN had its premiere in Los Angeles on December 7, 2022, and was subsequently released in theaters across the United States by Universal Pictures on January 6, 2023. The film achieved a worldwide gross of over $181 million against a production budget of $12 million and garnered generally favorable reviews from critics, who commended its campy mix of horror and humor. A sequel titled M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled for theatrical release in June 2025, and a spin-off named SOULM8TE is planned for 2026.
 
=== Plot ===
Following the tragic death of her parents in a car accident, eight-year-old Cady is relocated to live with her aunt Gemma, who works as a roboticist at the advanced Seattle toy company, Funki. Gemma is secretly utilizing the company's resources to create M3GAN (model 3 generative android), a child-sized humanoid robot doll that is driven by artificial intelligence, intended to serve as the perfect companion for children. During a failed test of M3GAN in their laboratory, Gemma's supervisor, David, uncovers the project and instructs her to cease all work on it. Gemma and Cady face challenges in forming a bond until Cady discovers Bruce, a motion capture robot that Gemma had developed during her college years. Observing Cady interact with Bruce inspires Gemma to pursue the completion of M3GAN.
 
 
 
 
== Cast ==
 
* Allison Williams as Gemma
* Violet McGraw as Cady
* Ronny Chieng as David
* Amie Donald as M3GAN
** Jenna Davis as the voice of M3GAN
* Brian Jordan Alvarez as Cole
* Jen Van Epps as Tess
* Stephane Garneau-Monten as Kurt
* Lori Dungey as Celia
* Amy Usherwood as Lydia
* Jack Cassidy as Brandon
* Michael Saccente as Greg
* Samson Chan-Boon as Officer Carter
* Kira Josephson as Ava
* Renee Lyons as Holly
* Arlo Green as Ryan
 
 
 
== Trailer ==
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Latest revision as of 22:45, 31 July 2025

M3GAN
Directed By: Gerard Johnstone
Produced By: * Jason Blum
  • James Wan
Story writer: * Akela Cooper
Starring: * Allison Williams
Screenplay writer: Akela Cooper
Cinematography: Peter McCaffrey
Editor: Jeff McEvoy
Music composer: Anthony Willis
Production studio: Universal Pictures
Distributed By: Universal Pictures
Release Date: January 6, 2023
Country: United States
Language: English



M3GAN (pronounced "Megan") is a science fiction horror film from the United States, released in 2022, that centers around an artificially intelligent doll which gains self-awareness and turns hostile towards anyone who interferes with her relationship with her human companion. It was directed by Gerard Johnstone, with a screenplay written by Akela Cooper, based on a story by Cooper and James Wan. The film features performances by Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, with Amie Donald physically embodying M3GAN and Jenna Davis providing the voice for the character. M3GAN had its premiere in Los Angeles on December 7, 2022, and was subsequently released in theaters across the United States by Universal Pictures on January 6, 2023. The film achieved a worldwide gross of over $181 million against a production budget of $12 million and garnered generally favorable reviews from critics, who commended its campy mix of horror and humor. A sequel titled M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled for theatrical release in June 2025, and a spin-off named SOULM8TE is planned for 2026.

Following the tragic death of her parents in a car accident, eight-year-old Cady is relocated to live with her aunt Gemma, who works as a roboticist at the advanced Seattle toy company, Funki. Gemma is secretly utilizing the company's resources to create M3GAN (model 3 generative android), a child-sized humanoid robot doll that is driven by artificial intelligence, intended to serve as the perfect companion for children. During a failed test of M3GAN in their laboratory, Gemma's supervisor, David, uncovers the project and instructs her to cease all work on it. Gemma and Cady face challenges in forming a bond until Cady discovers Bruce, a motion capture robot that Gemma had developed during her college years. Observing Cady interact with Bruce inspires Gemma to pursue the completion of M3GAN.



  • Allison Williams as Gemma
  • Violet McGraw as Cady
  • Ronny Chieng as David
  • Amie Donald as M3GAN
    • Jenna Davis as the voice of M3GAN
  • Brian Jordan Alvarez as Cole
  • Jen Van Epps as Tess
  • Stephane Garneau-Monten as Kurt
  • Lori Dungey as Celia
  • Amy Usherwood as Lydia
  • Jack Cassidy as Brandon
  • Michael Saccente as Greg
  • Samson Chan-Boon as Officer Carter
  • Kira Josephson as Ava
  • Renee Lyons as Holly
  • Arlo Green as Ryan


Trailer

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