M3GAN.Photo: Universal PicturesM3GAN’s titular murderous robot doll will return to dance her way through a new story.On Wednesday, multiple outlets reported that Universal,Jason Blum’s Blumhouse and Atomic Monster announced a sequel toM3GANtitledM3GAN 2.0, set to release Jan. 17, 2025 — just over two years after the original movie hit theaters and became a viral sensation.Screenwriter Akela Cooper, who wrote the first movie, is writing the screenplay for the sequel, according toThe Hollywood ReporterandDeadline.Allison Williamsand Violet McGraw, who star as the aunt-niece duo whose time spent with the prototype AI doll in the original movie inadvertently triggers a murder spree, are set to return as their characters Gemma and Cady, the outlets reported.Williams, 34, will work onM3GAN 2.0as a producer after she was an executive producer on the original movie.Geoffrey Short/Universal PicturesThe first movie has grossed $92 million globally off a $12 million budget, making it a profitable entry for producers Blum and James Wan.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.RELATED VIDEO: Jason Blum AttendsM3GANPremiere Dressed as Title Character: ‘Get Ready, World’M3GAN 2.0is expected to release on Jan. 17, 2025.M3GANis playing in theaters now.
M3GAN.Photo: Universal Pictures
M3GAN’s titular murderous robot doll will return to dance her way through a new story.On Wednesday, multiple outlets reported that Universal,Jason Blum’s Blumhouse and Atomic Monster announced a sequel toM3GANtitledM3GAN 2.0, set to release Jan. 17, 2025 — just over two years after the original movie hit theaters and became a viral sensation.Screenwriter Akela Cooper, who wrote the first movie, is writing the screenplay for the sequel, according toThe Hollywood ReporterandDeadline.Allison Williamsand Violet McGraw, who star as the aunt-niece duo whose time spent with the prototype AI doll in the original movie inadvertently triggers a murder spree, are set to return as their characters Gemma and Cady, the outlets reported.Williams, 34, will work onM3GAN 2.0as a producer after she was an executive producer on the original movie.Geoffrey Short/Universal PicturesThe first movie has grossed $92 million globally off a $12 million budget, making it a profitable entry for producers Blum and James Wan.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.RELATED VIDEO: Jason Blum AttendsM3GANPremiere Dressed as Title Character: ‘Get Ready, World’M3GAN 2.0is expected to release on Jan. 17, 2025.M3GANis playing in theaters now.
M3GAN’s titular murderous robot doll will return to dance her way through a new story.
On Wednesday, multiple outlets reported that Universal,Jason Blum’s Blumhouse and Atomic Monster announced a sequel toM3GANtitledM3GAN 2.0, set to release Jan. 17, 2025 — just over two years after the original movie hit theaters and became a viral sensation.
Screenwriter Akela Cooper, who wrote the first movie, is writing the screenplay for the sequel, according toThe Hollywood ReporterandDeadline.
Allison Williamsand Violet McGraw, who star as the aunt-niece duo whose time spent with the prototype AI doll in the original movie inadvertently triggers a murder spree, are set to return as their characters Gemma and Cady, the outlets reported.
Williams, 34, will work onM3GAN 2.0as a producer after she was an executive producer on the original movie.
Geoffrey Short/Universal Pictures
The first movie has grossed $92 million globally off a $12 million budget, making it a profitable entry for producers Blum and James Wan.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
RELATED VIDEO: Jason Blum AttendsM3GANPremiere Dressed as Title Character: ‘Get Ready, World’
M3GAN 2.0is expected to release on Jan. 17, 2025.M3GANis playing in theaters now.
source: people.com
