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M3GAN 2.0 Debuts With Tepid Previews and Mixed Reviews

Universal predicts a $20 million debut weekend following a weaker preview performance.

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Overview

  • The sequel opened nationwide on June 27 with $1.5 million in Thursday previews, 46 percent below the first film’s preview earnings.
  • Universal projects a $20 million domestic opening weekend against a $15 million production budget.
  • Critics have delivered mixed responses while audiences awarded the film an 84 percent approval on Rotten Tomatoes and a B+ CinemaScore.
  • There is no post-credits or mid-credits scene, with the end credits featuring only highlights of both films and a dancing silhouette of M3GAN.
  • Director Gerard Johnstone and star Allison Williams have signaled strong enthusiasm for future installments as the film continues to probe human responsibility in AI design.