The killer AI doll is back, and this time she’s got an upgrade. *M3GAN 2.0* takes everything you loved about the first film—the creepy dance moves, the sassy attitude, the shocking violence—and dials it up to eleven. But this sequel isn’t just a rehash; it’s a wild blend of sci-fi action and campy humor that feels like *The Terminator* meets *Bride of Chucky*.
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🤖 The T2 of M3GAN Movies
The plot essentially follows the blueprint of *Terminator 2: Judgment Day*. M3GAN, the killer robot from the first movie, is reactivated to take down a new, more advanced threat. Her target is AMELIA, a weaponized fem-bot built by a rival defense contractor who has stolen M3GAN’s tech. As she protects her human companion Cady, M3GAN must learn about kindness and forgiveness while battling a foe that is essentially a Terminatrix.
😂 A Large Injection of Camp
What really sets this sequel apart is its tone. The film leans heavily into campy, self-aware humor, making it feel very similar to the Chucky franchise’s later entries. It also lovingly riffs on the most meme-worthy moments from the first film, giving fans a new M3GAN dance routine and another chance to see her scuttle into a fight on all fours. The result is a sequel that is both thrilling and laugh-out-loud funny.
💥 Brutal Fights and Brain Chips
Don’t let the humor fool you; the action is brutal. The robot fights, inspired by films like *Upgrade*, are visceral and violent, with AMELIA punching heads clean off shoulders. The film is also crammed with new tech ideas, including an AI chip that can be inserted directly into the human brain, adding a touch of Cronenberg-style body horror to the mix. It’s a sequel that is bigger, funnier, and in many ways, a lot more bonkers than the original.
Bibliography:
Graham, Jamie. “M3GAN 2.0.” SFX, issue 394, Future plc, August 2025, p. 74.
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