James Wan is Still Interested in More M3GAN Movies After M3GAN 2.0

Jul 7

When M3GAN premiered in 2023, it basically dominated at the box office and across social media. The sci-fi horror film turned a modest $12 million budget into a surprise $180 million global hit, thanks to its viral marketing, sleek commentary on AI parenting, and a now-iconic killer doll that could dance, slash, and serve attitude all at once. So of course, she had to return for a sequel.

Now, M3GAN 2.0 has finally arrived—and while the sequel has already managed to generate plenty of buzz in its favor, the creative team knows that its success isn't guaranteed. And when speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Wan made it clear that the franchise's future depends on how well this next chapter performs. "Listen, fingers crossed [we get another movie]. Let's hope the second one does well enough that we can get more M3GANs."

M3GAN 2.0 Reshapes its Horror Elements into Sci-Fi

But M3GAN 2.0 isn't just more of the same. The sequel shifts toward a sci‑fi action‑thriller tone, expanding the mythology and upping the stakes. The story takes place two years after the first film’s chaotic finale. Roboticist Gemma has reinvented herself as an advocate for ethical AI, while her now‑teenage niece Cady pushes back against a cautious approach to life. Trouble then begins when M3GAN's core programming is co‑opted by a defense contractor to create AMELIA, a rogue military android designed for lethal missions.

In response, Gemma and Cady secretly resurrect M3GAN, who has cleverly backed herself up inside their smart‑home network. But this time, M3GAN returns not as a threat but as an unexpected protector—determined to stop AMELIA before her weaponized design wreaks havoc. Sure, it sounds a little too crazy, but sometimes, we need that in a film. The returning cast includes Allison Williams as Gemma and Violet McGraw as Cady, while Amie Donald delivers M3GAN's physical performance, and Jenna Davis provides the voice. They're joined by Ivanna Sakhno as the rival android AMELIA and a broader supporting cast led by Jemaine Clement.

If audiences respond, that "fingers‑crossed" future Wan mentioned could materialize into more sequels—or even spin‑offs expanding the AI‑menace universe. But it all depends on this sequel nailing the balance between thrills, heart, and box‑office success.

M3GAN 2.0 is in theaters everywhere.