Today we are going to talk about M3GAN 2.0, which was released in theaters on June 25, 2025. According to Variety's review, this sequel is bigger, longer-running, but less fun than the first movie. Actors such as Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, and Amy Donald returned, and Jenna Davis voiced M3GAN. M3GAN has now become the heroine in this sci-fi action thriller. Variety says the film is impressive in some scenes, but overall it misses the magic of the first film.
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In the M3GAN 2.0 story M3GAN is a robot doll that first appeared as a villain in the movie. Now she has been shown as the heroine in this sequel, which has become a sci-fi action story. In the story Gemma, a robotics engineer, and her niece Cady appear again. M3GAN now battles dangerous forces, but the review says that the story is a bit confusing. Some of the action scenes are good, but there is no fun vibe like the first film.
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In terms of acting, Allison Williams and Violet McGraw again performed well in their roles. Amy Donald impressed again with M3GAN's dance moves, and Jenna Davis brought the movie to life with her voice. New actors such as Timothee Chalamet and Jemaine Clement also joined, bringing a bit of freshness to the film. However, as Variety said, while the characters are good, there is no depth in the story, which made the film a bit weak.
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The film's director Gerard Johnstone again brought his vision to the fore, but this time the story was filled with more action. As mentioned in the review, these action scenes sometimes feel over-the-top. The mix of horror and fun that was present in the first film has reduced a bit in this sequel. Some of the dance sequences are fun, especially in one scene where M3GAN's dance direction is said to be amazing.
But there are some problems with the film. According to Variety, M3GAN 2.0 is quite long, almost 2 hours and 10 minutes. It seems to be broken in some places. The VFX and cinematography are good, but there's not that crisp horror feel in the first film. Some said that the film should have been made as an R-rated horror, thus making it more intense.
The movie has a PG-13 rating, which means it is suitable for those above the age of 13. It was produced by Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, with a budget of nearly $30 million. The film performed well at the box office in its first weekend but failed to create much of a buzz. There is no clarity about the OTT release yet, but it is said to come in Peacock after the theatrical run.
As Owen Gleiberman said in the review, the M3GAN 2.0 is fun at times, but feels overblown in places. He expects M3GAN 3.0 to be more bold and fun. The film will definitely give some fun to M3GAN fans, especially in her dance scenes. But those who are looking for magic like the first film are a little disappointed.
Overall, M3GAN 2.0 gives some entertainment as a sci-fi action thriller, but not as much of a hit as the first movie. If you are a fan of M3GAN, you can watch this movie in the theater, especially for the dance scenes and action.
Source: Variety
