The most recent sci-fi horror movie, M3GAN, has been getting a lot of buzz since it debuted on January 6. Despite Avatar: The Way of Water’s fierce competition, the movie has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from both audiences and critics and is doing very well at the box office.
The movie’s success has sparked discussions about a potential sequel. The story of the artificially intelligent doll who gains self-awareness is one that many fans would like to see continue. Are there any plans for an M3GAN sequel, then? Find out by reading on.
Is M3GAN Sequel Happening?
Even though Universal Pictures hasn’t made an official statement about a sequel, sources indicate that production on a second movie based on M3GAN has already started. In recent interviews, the producers have made hints that they intend to make the movie the start of a horror franchise.
James Wan, who co-wrote the script and co-produced the movie, has stated that he hopes to expand the M3GAN universe into a multi-universe film franchise. He hinted to a sequel by saying, “What I will say to that is, in any of my movies, whether it’s The Conjuring Universe, Saw, or Malignant, or M3GAN here, we like to think of a broader world.”
“For me, it’s about developing a larger world and knowing the characters’ identities and the different directions the tale may take before saying, “Okay, I’m telling this particular story, but I know other things that’s going on. So if we’re fortunate enough to have sequels, then we have an idea of where we want to go,” Wan remarked.
M3GAN 2 Potential Release Date
Midway through 2021, the first movie was being filmed. After multiple reshoots to reduce the amount of violence, the movie was finally released in theaters on January 6, 2023. Overall, from the time of filming until the time of release, it took about 1.5 years.
We can anticipate the release of M3GAN 2 by the end of 2024 or the start of 2025 if the same pattern continues and the sequel gets approved in the next weeks. To finalize the release date, Universal Pictures will need to make a formal statement.
What will M3GAN 2 be About?
The project’s screenwriter, Akela Cooper, also hinted at a potential sequel and said that in the future, a much “gorier” version of the movie may be anticipated. Regarding the movie, Cooper remarked, “No shade to Universal, love them, and I get that once the trailer went viral, teens got interested and you want them to be able to watch it.
At some point, there need to be an unrated version. I have heard that it is recorded. Yes, it was far grimmer. She alluded to M3GAN 2 by saying, “Her body count in the script was higher than in the movie. I’m delighted that I could help bring back entertaining horror that doesn’t take itself so seriously.”
