M3GAN 2.0 brings the world’s favorite killer android back to life, upgraded, deadlier and more self-aware than ever. Set two years after the first film, the story follows Gemma (Allison Williams) as she tries to move on from the chaos M3GAN caused. Her niece Cady (Violet McGraw) is now a rebellious teenager, and when a tech conglomerate weaponizes M3GAN’s code to create a new AI named Amelia, Gemma must reluctantly revive her old creation to stop something far worse. What unfolds is a battle between machines, layered with questions about control, conscience, and the cost of progress.
Where the first M3GAN thrived on tension and satire, the sequel pivots toward action and science fiction spectacle. The scares are fewer, but the world is larger, featuring corporate espionage, digital warfare, and more explosive confrontations. M3GAN’s trademark sass and unsettling charm are still here, delivered with chilling wit by Jenna Davis’s voice performance. The film explores a new dynamic: can M3GAN, once the villain, now become a reluctant savior? It’s a bold narrative gamble that adds depth to her character while pushing the franchise into new territory.
Visually, M3GAN 2.0 looks slick and futuristic. The set designs, robotics effects, and CGI enhancements all feel polished, giving the film a high-tech sheen that matches its upgraded premise. Director Gerard Johnstone keeps the pacing energetic, balancing emotional moments with spectacle. The scenes between M3GAN and Amelia, both eerily lifelike and terrifyingly powerful, stand out as some of the most visually engaging AI duels seen in recent cinema. It’s a reminder that this franchise, even in its most over-the-top moments, still knows how to entertain.
However, the film isn’t without flaws. Its emphasis on action sacrifices the tension and sharp satire that made the original so distinctive. The moral questions about AI and humanity are still there but explored more superficially. The emotional connection between Gemma and Cady feels underdeveloped, and Amelia’s motivations as a villain lack the nuance that M3GAN herself once had. As a result, M3GAN 2.0 sometimes feels like a sleek machine missing a bit of its soul.
Despite these shortcomings, M3GAN 2.0 succeeds as a thrilling, energetic sequel that expands the universe in exciting ways. It’s fun, flashy, and self-aware, a film that leans into its absurdity while delivering solid entertainment. While it may not replicate the eerie magic of the original, it proves that M3GAN still has plenty of life and danger, left in her circuits.
Some of the best lines / quotes from M3GAN 2.0 (2025)
“What the fuck is this?” — M3GAN, after seeing the toy-robot body she’s been put in.
“Welcome aboard, passengers. Just so you know, we are expecting some turbulence this evening, so please ensure your seat belts are fastened, baggage is safely stowed, and hold on to your vaginas.” — M3GAN
“You ungrateful little bitch.” — M3GAN
“People are stupid.” — M3GAN
“You didn’t give me anything! You installed a learning model you could barely comprehend, hoping that I would figure it out all on my own. Well, I’m not gonna let you do the same thing with Cady.” — M3GAN
“I must have missed that chapter in your parenting book.” — M3GAN
