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Directed by | Gerard Johnstone |
Screenplay by | Akela Cooper |
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Cinematography | Peter McCaffrey |
Edited by | Jeff McEvoy |
Music by | Anthony Willis |
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Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 102 minutes[2] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $12 million |
Box office | $181 million[3][4] |
M3GAN (pronounced "Megan") is a 2022 American science fiction horror film directed by Gerard Johnstone. It was written by Akela Cooper from a story by Cooper and James Wan. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw star, Amie Donald physically portrays M3GAN, and Jenna Davis voices the character. Its plot follows an artificially intelligent doll who develops self-awareness and becomes hostile toward anyone who comes between her and her human companion.
M3GAN premiered in Los Angeles on December 7, 2022, and Universal Pictures theatrically released it in the United States on January 6, 2023. The film grossed over $181 million worldwide against a budget of $12 million and received positive reviews from critics, who liked its campy blend of horror and humor. A sequel, M3GAN 2.0, and a spin-off, SOULM8TE, are set to follow in 2025 and 2026.