M3GAN 2.0
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Directed by | Gerard Johnstone |
Written by | Akela Cooper |
Screenplay by | Akela Cooper |
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Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
M3GAN 2.0 is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed by Gerard Johnstone and written by Akela Cooper. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw return to star, alongside Ivanna Sakhno. It is a sequel to M3GAN (2022) with Jason Blum and James Wan returning as producers under their respective Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster companies, alongside Divide/Conquer.
M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on June 27, 2025.
Filming
M3GAN 2.0 will be filmed in New Zealand and Toronto, Canada. Filming is expected to start in May 2024, and conclude sometime at the end of 2024 or beginning of 2025. The screenplay will be written by Akela Cooper and the movie itself will be filmed by Gerard Johnstone.
Cast
- Allison Williams as Gemma
- Violet McGraw as Cady
- Ivanna Sakhno
Production
Development and writing
In November 2022, The New York Times reported that Universal Pictures was pleased by how M3GAN turned out and is planning to make a sequel.[1] In January 2023, Gerard Johnstone confirmed talks of a sequel, with James Wan explaining that he has an "idea of where sequels would go".[2][3] A few weeks later, Universal set a release date of January 17, 2025, with the title of M3GAN 2.0. The film was written by Akela Cooper with Allison Williams and Violet McGraw returning as Gemma and Cady, respectively.[4] Johnstone returned to direct.[5] In May 2024, Ivanna Sakhno joined the cast in an undisclosed role.
Release
M3GAN 2.0 is scheduled to be released on June 27, 2025.[7] The film was originally scheduled to be released on January 17, 2025 and May 16, 2025.[4][8]
References
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (November 16, 2022). "Hollywood Horror Blockbuster: Two Leading Producers Will Soon Join Forces". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Jones, Tamera (January 5, 2023). "James Wan Already Knows Where a 'M3GAN' Sequel Could Potentially Go". Collider. Archived from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (January 9, 2023). "'M3GAN' Screenwriter Says Original Script "Was Way Gorier" & Unrated Version "Is On The Books"". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 18, 2023). "'M3GAN 2.0' To Happen In 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (February 14, 2024). "M3GAN 2.0 Release Date Pushed Back Several Months". Collider. Archived from the original on February 18, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 1, 2024). "'Ahsoka's Ivanna Sakhno To Co-Star Opposite Allison Williams In Atomic Monster And Blumhouse's 'M3GAN 2.0'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "Universal Dates 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2,' 'The Woman In The Yard,' 'Drop'; Pushes 'The Black Phone' & 'M3GAN' Sequels". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (February 14, 2024). "Blumhouse Sequel M3GAN 2.0 Moves from January to May 2025". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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