M3GAN 2.0 Trailer Reveals a New Direction

The trailer for M3GAN 2.0 has been released, and it’s likely to surprise viewers who were expecting a replica of the original’s horror theme. Instead, the sequel takes a sharp turn towards action, drawing inspiration from Terminator 2, complete with upgrades to the original doll, a robot showdown, and a wing suit.

The film, set to hit theaters on June 27, is once again directed by Gerard Johnstone and features returning cast members Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, and Jen Van Epps, as well as newcomer Ivanna Sakhno (Pacific Rim: Uprising) as Amelia.

The Storyline

The story takes place two years after the original M3GAN doll went on a murderous rampage and was eventually destroyed. Since then, its designer Gemma has become an author and advocate for more robust AI oversight, while Gemma’s niece Cady, who M3GAN 1.0 swore to protect, is now a teenager.

Meanwhile, M3GAN’s AI technology was stolen by a defense contractor to build a super robot soldier named Amelia. However, the experiment went awry, and Amelia seeks revenge against the AI’s creators, particularly Gemma and Cady. Despite initial reservations, Gemma decides to resurrect the original doll to combat Amelia, adding updates to make her faster, stronger, and taller.

Action-Packed Showdown

This sets up a showdown between M3GAN and Amelia, featuring guns, a Teletubby version of M3GAN, catchphrases (“hold on to your vagina”), and a thrilling wingsuit sequence. The film draws strong inspiration from Terminator 2, with the original robot doll protecting a key character from a new upgraded model, combined with a camp aesthetic, plenty of blood, and a haunting use of Britney Spears’ Oops I Did It Again.