Universal has as soon as once more pushed again the discharge date for Blumhouse’s forthcoming horror sequel, M3GAN 2.0. Featuring the return of unique solid members Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, the sequel M3GAN 2.0 has additionally added Ahsoka star Ivanna Sakhno in an as-yet undisclosed function. Originally supposed to reach in theaters on January 17, 2025, the follow-up to 2023’s hit sci-fi horror has already been pushed again as soon as to May 16.

Now Universal Pictures has revealed that M3GAN 2.0 will probably be pushed again once more, this time from May 16 to June 27, 2025. This newest transfer will see M3GAN 2.0 assume the discharge slot that was initially supposed for one more Blumhouse sequel, The Black Phone 2, which has now been pushed again to October 17, 2025.

M3GAN 2.0’s Most Recent Delay Should Not Raise Concerns

The Sequel’s Summer Release Positions It To Be Bigger Than The Original

While some viewers could also be fast to imagine {that a} launch date delay may spell doable issues for the extremely anticipated Blumhouse sequel, this sort of date shuffle is exceedingly widespread as studios search to higher place their releases to realize the best doable field workplace returns. Not solely is M3GAN 2.0’s most up-to-date delay just a few weeks out from its earlier May date, however it additionally retains it firmly inside the all-important summer time launch date window sometimes reserved for the best profile initiatives.

With the unique M3GAN liable for accruing a formidable $181 million on the worldwide field workplace towards a modest price range of $12 million, Universal and Blumhouse’s religion of their burgeoning M3GAN franchise appears well-placed. Offering audiences an up to date twist on the well-worn killer doll trope, the success of the unique film not solely units the stage for subsequent 12 months’s sequel, however many viewers appear to suppose that M3GAN’s killer AI may doubtlessly go on to affix the likes of Child’s Play’s Chucky as a permanent horror icon.

Whether M3GAN 2.0 will ultimately go on to get pleasure from the identical type of crucial and business success as the unique film stays to be seen, however a summer time 2025 launch date offers it the absolute best probability of attaining even increased field workplace returns. Hopefully, audiences won’t be too put out by having to attend an additional few weeks for M3GAN’s return to the large display, and her new film will proceed to ship the identical high-quality scares as her 2023 debut.

Source: Universal Pictures

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M3GAN 2.0

Announced in 2023, M3GAN 2.0 is a sequel to the 2022 sci-fi horror movie that facilities on a man-made intelligence within the physique of a humanoid doll that goes rogue. The unique group and several other actors and actresses from the prior film will return, with Amie Donald and Jenna Davis returning as M3GAN’s physique and voice, respectively.

Director

Gerard Johnstone

Release Date

June 27, 2025

Studio(s)

Atomic Monster , Blumhouse Productions , Universal Pictures

Distributor(s)

Universal Pictures

Writers

Akela Cooper

Cast

Allison Williams , Violet McGraw , Amie Donald , Jenna Davis , Joshua Bassett

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