M3GAN 2.0 (2025)

Release Date: June 27, 2025
Director: Gerard Johnstone
Starring: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ivanna Sakhno, Jemaine Clement, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis (voice)
Runtime: 120 minutes
Genre: Sci-Fi / Action / Horror-Comedy

OK—admission time. I saw the first M3GAN and wasn’t sure I’d bother with the sequel. But curiosity (and honestly, the memes) got the better of me, so I decided to check out Megan 2.0. And honestly… it’s a bit of a mess.

Where do I even start?

This thing clocks in at about two hours, and while it’s definitely bigger and flashier than the first film, it’s also way more chaotic. There are some genuinely cool moments, and M3GAN herself remains an entertaining character. But for me, the film gets dragged down by an uneven script and a plot that tries to do way too much at once. Parts of it are fun—but plenty of it feels overstuffed, goofy, and sometimes downright cringe.

Plot Recap: Killer Doll Goes Mission: Impossible—and Loses Her Edge

Megan 2.0 picks up two years after the first film, where M3GAN was supposedly destroyed. Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a public figure speaking out about the dangers of rogue AI, and she’s doing her best to protect her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw), who’s still traumatized from nearly being murdered by her robot best friend.

But of course, M3GAN isn’t gone for good. Turns out fragments of her AI code survived online, and a shady tech conglomerate has stolen the designs to create a new military-grade infiltration android named AMELIA (Ivanna Sakhno). Naturally, AMELIA goes rogue, unleashing chaos and leaving a trail of bodies. In a desperate move, Gemma decides the only way to stop this new threat is to resurrect M3GAN and upgrade her into a combat-ready, super-charged AI warrior.

From there, the movie goes full Mission: Impossible with globe-trotting missions, high-tech hacking sequences, and martial arts battles between AMELIA and M3GAN. M3GAN hacks networks, takes over drones, and sings creepy pop songs while she’s slicing through security teams. It’s part horror, part sci-fi thriller, and part campy comedy—but not all of it works. The final act is a big showdown between M3GAN and AMELIA, but by then, the movie has piled so many subplots on top of each other that it’s hard to feel invested.

And this is where I started to lose patience: the first M3GAN worked because it was a tight horror story about grief, loneliness, and tech obsession gone wrong. This sequel tries to be a globe-spanning action film, and for me, it just loses the creepy edge that made the original so fun. It’s entertaining in bursts, but it’s also all over the place—and I was left wondering if anyone really knew what kind of movie they wanted to make.

Cast & Characters: M3GAN’s Still Got It, Gemma Feels Wasted, and AMELIA Doesn’t Get Enough

Let’s talk cast.

Allison Williams as Gemma? For me, she’s solid, but the film doesn’t give her much to work with. She spends most of the movie looking stressed out, yelling “Cady!” and explaining AI science at lightning speed. I know she’s a good actress, but here, she felt like she was just trying to survive the chaos.

Violet McGraw as Cady continues to be one of the better parts of the franchise. She’s older now, and her character gets a little more emotional depth as she wrestles with trauma and loneliness. I thought she handled the more serious moments well and brought some genuine humanity to the film.

Jenna Davis voices M3GAN again, and honestly, she’s still the star of the show. Her sarcastic delivery and unsettling sweetness are hilarious and creepy in equal measure. Even when the movie is falling apart around her, she keeps it entertaining. But this time, the filmmakers leaned so hard into making M3GAN an action hero that she starts to feel more like a Marvel character than a horror icon. Some of her scenes are so over-the-top that they drift from creepy into full-on cartoon territory.

Ivanna Sakhno as AMELIA is fierce, and her fight scenes with M3GAN are visually fun. But the movie doesn’t flesh her out enough to make her a compelling villain. She’s cool to look at, but I never really cared about her motivations.

Jemaine Clement and Brian Jordan Alvarez show up as tech executives and comic relief, but they don’t get nearly enough to do. They’re mostly there to deliver exposition or be potential victims for M3GAN.

Public Feedback: M3GAN’s Still a Star, But the Movie Bombed

So far, Megan 2.0 is getting a mixed-to-negative reception from both critics and fans.

The visuals and action sequences are getting some praise. People agree that M3GAN herself is still wildly entertaining, and Jenna Davis’s performance is a big reason why. Her sarcastic voice work and creepy charismaremain highlights.

But the story? That’s where people are tearing it apart.

A lot of fans and critics feel like the film has completely lost what made the first movie work. Instead of being a tight horror flick, Megan 2.0 tries to be a big sci-fi action movie—and it just doesn’t stick the landing. People are calling it bloated, tonally messy, and lacking the tension and scares that made the first one such a surprise hit.

Box office-wise, it’s been a disappointment. The film only made about $31 million worldwide, which is way under expectations. Even producer Jason Blum admitted publicly that they might have “over-thought” the character, trying too hard to turn M3GAN into an action hero instead of keeping her in the horror lane where she shines. Online, people are talking about how the film feels like it was made purely to chase viral moments rather than tell a good story.

That said, there’s still a group of people who say it’s a fun watch if you go in expecting campy nonsense. Plenty of viewers are calling it a “fun bad movie,” and even those who think it’s terrible admit it’s at least entertaining in a ridiculous way.

Controversy: PG-13 Restrictions, AI Fatigue, and Identity Crisis

There’s definitely some controversy surrounding this sequel.

One big complaint is that Megan 2.0 stayed PG-13 instead of going for an R rating. Fans wanted more gore and genuine horror, but the movie holds back, clearly trying to appeal to a wider audience. As a result, it feels neutered and safe, which is a problem for a movie about a murderous robot doll.

Another issue is AI fatigue. 2025 has been stuffed with movies about killer robots, AI conspiracies, and tech gone wrong. For many viewers, Megan 2.0 doesn’t do enough to stand out in an overcrowded genre.

And then there’s the tonal whiplash. Some scenes play like serious sci-fi thrillers, while others veer into goofy comedy. It’s obvious there was a tug-of-war behind the scenes. Director Gerard Johnstone reportedly wanted a darker, more violent sequel, but the studio pushed for something lighter and more meme-friendly. The result feels caught in the middle—and not in a good way.

While not exactly a scandal, some fans online are saying that Allison Williams deserved better material and shouldn’t have been stuck carrying a film that doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be.

Final Verdict: Entertaining, But The Script Needs A Serious Reboot

Overall, Megan 2.0 is a watchable sequel—but for me, it’s a hot mess. There’s definitely fun to be had if you’re into campy killer dolls and sci-fi action. M3GAN herself is still wildly entertaining, and Jenna Davis’s voice work remains iconic.

But the film is weighed down by a script that’s messy, bloated, and sometimes painfully silly. Some scenes are genuinely fun, and I laughed out loud more than once—but a lot of the humor feels forced, and the plot is so ridiculousthat it’s hard to take seriously.

The first movie worked because it kept things tight and creepy. This one tries to be Mission: Impossible with a doll, and it just doesn’t fit. I left the cinema thinking: Maybe I should try writing one of these myself—if they’re getting paid millions for this, why not?

Allison Williams is decent but underused. Violet McGraw does well carrying some of the emotional weight. Ivanna Sakhno looks cool but doesn’t get enough character development. And M3GAN is still the MVP, even if she’s a bit too superhero-ish this time around.

Would I rewatch it? Maybe, if I’m in the mood for something dumb and flashy while I snack on popcorn. But it’s not the clever, tight horror movie I was hoping for.

If you’re in it for killer doll antics and campy fun? It’s worth a watch.
If you’re looking for smart horror or fresh ideas? You’ll probably walk out rolling your eyes.

Either way, Megan 2.0 proves M3GAN still knows how to dance—but her sequel’s software definitely needs an upgrade.

Final Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/10)

There’s fun robot chaos and a few laughs, but the script is thin, the story’s a mess, and the horror edge has been replaced by pure spectacle. Still, for killer doll fans, it’s a wild enough ride—just don’t expect greatness.

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