The internet’s favorite homicidal android is back, and this time, she’s facing an even deadlier adversary. The first trailer for M3GAN 2.0, the highly anticipated sequel to 2023’s breakout horror hit, has just been released, promising a new chapter of A.I. terror, dark humor, and of course, more killer dance moves.

M3GAN Returns with a Vengeance

Picking up two years after the events of the original film, M3GAN 2.0 sees the return of Allison Williams as Gemma, the roboticist responsible for creating M3GAN, the artificially intelligent doll who went rogue in the first movie. Now, Gemma has become a vocal advocate for government regulation of A.I., while her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw), is adjusting to her teenage years.

However, M3GAN’s technology hasn’t stayed buried. A powerful defense contractor has secretly stolen her core programming to develop Amelia, a next-generation infiltration weapon played by Ivanna Sakhno (Ahsoka, Pacific Rim: Uprising). Designed to be the ultimate military asset, Amelia is smarter, deadlier, and completely independent, meaning she’s not inclined to take orders from her human creators.

As Amelia’s self-awareness grows, her rebellion begins, and with humanity’s survival at stake, Gemma realizes there’s only one way to stop her: resurrect M3GAN. But this isn’t the same doll as before. She’s been upgraded, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal than ever. Now, in a battle of advanced artificial intelligence, M3GAN must face off against an opponent just as deadly as herself.

Star-Studded Cast and Returning Creative Team

Directed by Gerard Johnstone, who helmed the original M3GAN, the sequel features returning cast members Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps as Gemma’s tech colleagues, Cole and Tess. Newcomers to the franchise include Aristotle Athari (Saturday Night Live, Hacks), Timm Sharp (Percy Jackson and the Olympians), and Grammy-winning actor Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows, Avatar: The Way of Water).

Horror masterminds James Wan (The Conjuring, Saw) and Jason Blum (The Black Phone, Halloween) return as producers alongside Allison Williams. The executive producing team includes Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott, and Mark D. Katchur.

A Sequel to a Box Office Phenomenon

The original M3GAN was a surprise smash hit, debuting with a $30.4 million opening weekend, making it the biggest launch for a PG-13 horror film since A Quiet Place Part II. It went on to gross over $180 million worldwide, cementing its place in pop culture with its mix of campy horror, biting satire, and the now-iconic viral dance scene.

With M3GAN 2.0 set to expand on the franchise’s blend of horror, action, and comedy, fans can expect even more A.I.-fueled mayhem, cutting-edge fight sequences, and of course, another instantly meme-worthy moment from the iconic killer doll.

When Does M3GAN 2.0 Release?

While Universal Pictures has yet to confirm an official release date, M3GAN 2.0 is expected to hit theaters in 2025. With its mix of thrills, satire, and dark humor, the sequel is shaping up to be another must-watch horror event.

Get ready. The original A.I. queen is back, and she’s not playing nice.