Overview

• M3GAN 2.0 opened to $10.2 million domestically and $17 million worldwide over its debut weekend, missing its $25 million production cost.
• The sequel’s pivot from horror to a sci-fi action tone, inspired by films like Terminator 2, alienated its core fan base.
• A June 27 summer release placed M3GAN 2.0 in direct competition with blockbusters F1 and Jurassic World Rebirth.
• Producer Jason Blum admitted on The Town podcast that the team “overthought” the character’s adaptability and misjudged audience engagement.
• Planned follow-ups, including a SOULM8TE spin-off set for January 2026 and a third installment, now face uncertainty.