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M3GAN 2.0 Debuts with Mixed Reviews and Lower Earnings

7/1/2025

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M3GAN 2.0 opened to a modest $17 million, a stark contrast to its predecessor's impressive $40 million debut. Critics gave it a lukewarm 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences embraced it with an 83% score. The sequel leans into comedy with a new villain, AMELIA, but misses the viral charm of the original's unforgettable singing and dancing.

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Story summary

M3GAN 2.0 opened to a modest $17 million, a stark contrast to its predecessor's impressive $40 million debut. Critics gave it a lukewarm 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences embraced it with an 83% score. The sequel leans into comedy with a new villain, AMELIA, but misses the viral charm of the original's unforgettable singing and dancing.