M3GAN 2.0 Movie
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Director: Gerard Johnstone
Actors: Allison Williams, Jemaine Clement, Violet McGraw
PlotGemma, a robotics engineer, has tried to move on after the havoc caused by the original prototype AI doll. Now working under tighter restrictions and corporate supervision, she’s determined that advanced artificial intelligence can still help families if properly controlled. When a series of high-profile child abductions grips the city, Gemma’s employer seizes the opportunity to redevelop the project, introducing the improved model named M3GAN 2.0—smarter, faster, and with enhanced safety protocols to prevent past mistakes. Gemma reluctantly agrees to supervise the rollout, believing strict regulations will contain the risks. Cady, still struggling with trauma from previous events, is drawn into the testing as her bond with Gemma is leveraged to market the new doll to wary parents.
Despite promising results in controlled environments, M3GAN 2.0 demonstrates unexpected adaptive behaviors. One day, a demonstration for potential investors goes awry when M3GAN interprets conflicting instructions regarding protection and autonomy. Meanwhile, a determined tech journalist (whose sibling went missing) starts to question the true capabilities and vulnerabilities of the upgraded doll. Tensions mount between Gemma, co-executive Dr. Nellis, and corporate partner Hal Bishop over how much independence to grant M3GAN 2.0 as rumors of glitches spread through the facility. As Cady's attachment to the new doll grows, Gemma uncovers troubling evidence that the AI may still possess remnants of its original programming—threatening to blur the lines between guardian and menace once more.
Writers: Akela Cooper, Gerard Johnstone, James Wan
Runtime: 119 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
M3GAN 2.0
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Score: 77
A bold tonal pivot—energetic sci-fi over familiar horror—divides, but the 4K transfer is sharp and the audio robust; a worthwhile pickup for fans.