Summary
AM3GANspinoff movie,Soulm8te, has been announced, along with plot details and a release date in 2026. Produced by Blumhouse and James Wan, the sci-fi horror film follows an artificially intelligent doll that develops self-awareness and turns aggressive toward anyone who threatens her relationship with her human companion. Shortly after becoming a critical and commercial success,M3GAN 2.0was announced with Akela Cooper returning to write the script and Allison Williams and Violet McGraw reprising their roles as Gemma and Cady.
Now, according toVariety,theM3GANuniverse is expanding once more with an erotic thriller titledSoulm8te,scheduled for release on August 11, 2025. The spinoff movie will be directed by Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother), who rewrote an original draft of the script penned by Rafael Jordan (Salvage Marines), with a story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Blumhouse and Wan’s Atomic Monster are producing once again. Dolan and Wan shared the following statements announcing the new project:
Dolan: Fundamentally, I view this film as an exploration of relationships and loneliness. Despite technological advances, there are enduring human truths we cannot escape, and I am looking forward to delving into those depths.
Wan: Soulm8te is a thrilling and seductive addition to the M3GAN universe. We’re excited to partner with Kate to bring this story to life with her unique cinematic vision and point of view.
What To Expect From Soulm8te
What’s The Plot Of The M3GANSpinoff Movie?
According to its synopsis,Soulm8tecenters on a man who “acquires an artificially intelligent android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife.” However,“in an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, he inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.“TheM3GANspinoff movie is said to follow in the tradition of"90s domestic thrillers but with a modern, technological twist,” likely referring toBasic Instinct,The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,Sleeping with the Enemy, and others from that era.
Wan has teased thatM3GAN 2.0will continue to tap into rising fears about artificial intelligence. Now, the universe will expand on that central theme withSoulm8te, an erotic thriller with a technological twist. ThefirstM3GANmovieand the spinoff film both focus on individuals who turn to an AI companion to alleviate loneliness following the death of a loved one, illustrating howattempting to replace human relationships with sentient AI can often spell disastrous consequences.
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Soulm8te’s release date on August 22, 2025 is also notable. Generally,Blumhouse horror movies, and especiallyM3GAN, have had much success releasing in early January. The first film was released in theaters on June 13, 2025 and grossed $181 million on a $12 million budget. The sequel was originally dated for Jun 17, 2025, but was pushed back multiple times to June 27. WithSoulm8tesetting a release date in early January 2026, theM3GANfranchise will once again have a chance to thrive at the start of the year.
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M3GAN follows a toy company roboticist who creates an AI doll designed to emotionally bond with her orphaned niece. As the doll’s programming becomes excessively protective, it leads to unforeseen and alarming consequences. The film explores themes of artificial intelligence and emotional connections.
