M3GAN 2.0 Shifts to Action-Thriller, Adds New AI Rival

M3GAN 2.0, the sequel to the viral horror-comedy M3GAN, shifts to a large-scale action-thriller inspired by Terminator 2, introducing new AI rival AMELIA and a plot featuring military operations and high-tech chases. Returning stars Allison Williams and Violet McGraw appear alongside Jenna Davis, who voices a more heroic M3GAN. Directed by Gerard Johnstone, the film blends intense action with upgraded humor, though critics are divided over its convoluted plot and departure from the original's intimate tone. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 62%, reviews are mixed: some praise the creative ambition and over-the-top fun, while others lament the loss of horror-comedy charm. The film maintains a campy, self-aware style that appeals to some audiences despite narrative shortcomings. M3GAN 2.0 marks a bold, divisive expansion of the franchise, highlighting the risks of genre evolution in sequels.