Overview
- Universal removed the completed film from its January 9, 2026 release date and is shopping it to other studios and streamers.
- 'Soulm8te' was positioned as an adult‑leaning companion to the M3GAN world, written and directed by Kate Dolan and produced by Jason Blum and James Wan, with Lily Sullivan, Claudia Doumit and David Rysdahl starring.
- Public marketing never materialized beyond a trailer shown privately at April’s CinemaCon, signaling confidence concerns ahead of the planned launch.
- Jason Blum has acknowledged misreading audience appetite for changes in the sequel, a factor trades cite in the decision to halt spinoff expansion.
- Paramount’s 'Primate' has moved into the vacated date, and reports note the project could be retitled, go to streaming, or face a longer delay depending on buyer interest.