M3GAN
Movie Details:
| Also known as | Megan |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
| Release date | December 7, 2022 (Los Angeles) January 6, 2023 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 42min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Jenna Davis, Amie Donald |
| Directed by | Gerard Johnstone |
| Story by | Akela Cooper, James Wan |
| Screenplay by | Akela Cooper |
| Produced by | Jason Blum, James Wan |
| Cinematography by | Peter McCaffrey |
| Edited by | Jeff McEvoy |
| Music by | Anthony Willis |
| Casting by | Sarah Domeier Lindo, Miranda Rivers, Terri Taylor |
| Production Design by | Kim Sinclair |
| Art Direction by | Ben Milsom |
| Set Decoration by | Vanessa Cole, Sean Keenan |
| Costume Design by | Daniel Cruden |
| Production Company | Universal Pictures Blumhouse Productions Atomic Monster |
| Distributor | Universal Pictures |
Trailer, Teaser & Video:
Poster & Photos:
Cast & Characters:
- Allison Williams as Gemma
- Violet McGraw as Cady
- Ronny Chieng as David
- Amie Donald as M3GAN
- Jenna Davis as the voice of M3GAN
- Brian Jordan Alvarez as Cole
- Jen Van Epps as Tess
- Stephane Garneau-Monten as Kurt
- Lori Dungey as Celia
- Amy Usherwood as Lydia
- Jack Cassidy as Brandon
- Michael Saccente as Greg
- Samson Chan-Boon as Officer Carter
- Kira Josephson as Ava
- Renee Lyons as Holly
- Arlo Green as Ryan
Storyline:
When Gemma suddenly becomes the caretaker of her orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady, Gemma’s unsure and unprepared to be a parent. Under intense pressure at work, Gemma decides to pair her M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attempt to resolve both problems-a decision that will have unimaginable consequences.
About M3GAN Movie:
The idea of the film began when Wan’s Atomic Monster production company was brainstorming story ideas and chose one about a killer doll. Although Wan’s 2014 film Annabelle is about a killer doll, he said, “Pretty much the concept is about embracing technology too much and relying too much on it. And what happens when technology runs amok. It’s a commentary on the world we live in and it feels relevant”.
Blum stated that the film would have black comedy elements which is one reason Johnstone was chosen to direct, saying “We needed someone who can do the thrills and set pieces, but who also has a cheeky approach”. Wan admired Johnstone’s film Housebound because of his ability to balance the horror and comedy elements by creating a tone that is both frightening and humorous, and this sensibility was essential for M3GAN.
In July 2018, The Hollywood Reporter announced that production was underway for a “techno horror-thriller” titled M3GAN to be produced by James Wan and Jason Blum. Gerard Johnstone was confirmed to direct while Akela Cooper wrote the screenplay and story with Wan. Shooting was scheduled to begin in late 2018.
On a budget of $12 million, principal photography began in June 2021 and took place in Los Angeles, California, and Auckland, New Zealand. The suburbs of Auckland were utilized to lend the film a “Denver, Colorado, type feel”. Filming was completed by mid-August right before a COVID-19 lockdown occurred in New Zealand. The film underwent reshoots in post-production in order to secure a PG-13 rating from the Motion Picture Association, after the original cut was deemed too violent.
The teaser poster for the film was unveiled at the 2022 CinemaCon. The first trailer was released on October 11, 2022, set to Taylor Swift’s “It’s Nice to Have a Friend”. After its premiere, a scene of M3GAN dancing became an Internet meme and gained widespread attention on social media platforms like TikTok (under the hashtag #M3gandance). The viral moment helped to build buzz for the film’s release. The second and final trailer was released on December 7, 2022, set to Bella Poarch’s “Dolls”. In the final film, M3GAN dances to “Walk the Night” by Skatt Brothers.
A sequel, M3GAN 2.0, and a spin-off, SOULM8TE, are set to follow in 2025 and 2026.
M3GAN Release Date:
M3GAN had its world premiere in Los Angeles on December 7, 2022, and was released theatrically in the United States on January 6, 2023. It was originally scheduled to be released on January 13, 2023, before being moved up a week in order to avoid competition with House Party and the wide expansion of A Man Called Otto, which were also scheduled for January 13.
M3GAN premiered on the streaming service Peacock on February 24, 2023. The DVD and Blu-ray was released on March 21, 2023, with all formats receiving an unrated version.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $12 million |
| Domestic Opening | $30,429,860 |
| Domestic Collection | $95,159,005 |
| International Collection | $84,930,104 |
| Worldwide Collection | $180,089,109 |