Wan’s M3GAN, like his previous horror, hits The Conjuring and Insidious has the makings James of a successful franchise.
Gerard Johnstone directs this horror/comedy film based on a screenplay by Akela Cooper (who worked on the story with James Wan).
M3GAN, which received a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes from 105 reviews, is expected to gross more than $20 million in its opening weekend.
However, sequel talks for the horror film, which follows roboticist Gemma (who created M3GAN) and her orphaned niece Cady, have already begun (whom she pairs with the AI doll before it goes extreme).
Many of James Wan’s films have inspired new episodes of existing series.
Moreover, M3GAN’s ending is more intriguing because, unlike other films that tease a sequel, a sequel is more likely to be made.
What Have We Learned So Far About M3GAN sequel?
M3GAN the latest science fiction horror film has generated a lot of buzz since its January 6 release.
Although the film has received positive reviews from both audiences and critics, it is doing exceptionally well at the box office despite stiff competition from Avatar: The Way of Water.
Many people are hoping for a sequel due to the film’s success. Is the sequel to M3GAN still in the works? Continue reading to find out more.
Is M3GAN 2 under development?
Despite Universal Pictures’ lack of confirmation, it appears that a second M3GAN film has begun production. Moreover, according to recent reports, the studio hopes to launch a horror franchise based on the film.
James Wan, the film’s producer and co-writer has expressed interest in expanding the M3GAN franchise across multiple films.
Moreover, the film’s co-writer and co-producer, James Wan, has expressed interest in expanding the M3GAN franchise into multiple films.
However, “what I’ll say to that is, in any of my films, whether it’s The Conjuring Universe, Saw, Malignant, or M3GAN here, we like to think of a bigger world,” the director teased.
M3GAN 2’s Probable Release Date
Production of the first film began in the middle of 2021. However, before it was released to the public on January 6, 2023, the film underwent several reshoots to reduce the amount of bloodshed. So it took about a year and a half from production to premiere.
M3GAN 2 could hit stores as early as the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025. Although to confirm the release date, we need an official statement from Universal Pictures.
Filming
The $12 million feature film’s production began in June 2021 in Los Angeles and Auckland.
Filming wrapped in the middle of August, just before New Zealand went into COVID-19 lockdown.
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