M3GAN 2.0 Review:
The world’s sassiest AI doll is back — sharper, snarkier, and maybe a little more self-aware than before. M3GAN 2.0, now streaming on JioHotstar and Peacock Hub, picks up not long after the mayhem of the first movie. Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a cautious tech celebrity, warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, while her niece Cady (Violet McGraw) is now a moody teenager struggling with normal life after all that trauma.
But when a new military-grade android project spirals out of control, Gemma reluctantly brings M3GAN back into the picture — and that’s when things start to glitch in all the best ways.
What Works
M3GAN herself remains the star.
She’s still hilarious and horrifying in equal measure — the perfect cocktail of deadpan humor and uncanny valley weirdness. Every time she’s on screen, the film lights up.
Bigger scope, bolder action.
Where the first movie stayed close and claustrophobic, this sequel goes big — think drones, labs, and full-on robot battles. It’s more of an AI-action thriller than a horror flick, and it leans into that shift unapologetically.
Themes of control and technology still land.
While not as tightly executed as before, the movie keeps exploring our complicated relationship with smart tech and the temptation to outsource parenting, safety, and even emotions to machines. There’s still substance beneath the silliness.
Some genuinely funny moments.
The filmmakers clearly know what made M3GAN a viral meme, and they embrace the absurdity. There’s a self-aware wink to the audience that makes the chaos fun to watch.
Where It Stumbles
Tone trouble.
The sequel leans so far into sci-fi action that it sometimes forgets its horror roots. If you loved the eerie, slow-burn vibe of the first, you might find this one too loud and flashy.
Too many subplots.
Between Gemma’s career struggles, Cady’s teenage angst, military tech experiments, and AI philosophy lessons, the movie juggles a few too many threads. The emotional focus gets a little lost.
Less bite, more spectacle.
The PG-13 rating feels even softer this time around. The kills are tame, the scares are minimal — which makes it more fun for casual viewers but less satisfying for die-hard horror fans.
A Fun Upgrade, But Not a Perfect One
Rating: 3/5
