M3GAN 2.0 First Reviews: A Bigger, Campier, and More Chaotic Sequel That Leans Into Sci-Fi Action
The killer doll is back—but she’s not quite the same. Early reviews for M3GAN 2.0 are in, and while the sequel takes a sharp turn from its horror roots into full-blown sci-fi action, critics agree it’s a wildly entertaining, if uneven, follow-up.
Bigger Stakes, Bigger Laughs, and a Whole Lot of Camp
Where the first M3GAN balanced horror and dark comedy, the sequel cranks everything up to absurd new heights. As Collider’s Emma Kiely puts it, *”If you thought M3GAN was just a viral blip, this sequel delivers a deliciously over-the-top reminder that she’s here to stay.”* The film leans hard into its campy tone, with The Mary Sue’s Rachel Leishman praising its “oozing campiness” and Slashfilm’s BJ Colangelo calling it “Bad Straight Camp at its finest.”
M3GAN herself remains the star—witty, savage, and now, bizarrely, a little more heroic. “She’s endlessly charming, snarky, and eerily automated,” says Collider, while Next Best Picture highlights her “cavalcade of zingers” that are sure to fuel new memes. But not everyone loves her evolution—The Hollywood Reporter laments that she’s “acquiring empathy and morality, which we all know are no fun.”
From Horror to Sci-Fi Action: Does It Work?
Gone are the slow-burn scares of the original; M3GAN 2.0 swaps them for explosive set pieces and a “kickass sci-fi” vibe (Daily Dead). Some critics miss the tighter balance of the first film, with Variety noting it “plays with less overt cheekiness,” while others embrace the chaos. “As a M3GAN sequel, I’m not sure it works,” admits one reviewer. *”But as a bonkers ‘90s-style action thriller? It rocks.”*
The Verdict: More Fun, Less Fear
If you’re expecting another horror masterpiece, you might leave disappointed. But if you’re here for ridiculous one-liners, over-the-top action, and M3GAN’s “fabulosity” (Next Best Picture), this sequel delivers. Mama’s Geeky sums it up best: “It fully embraces the ridiculousness, making it a whole lot of fun to watch.”
Final Thought: M3GAN 2.0 isn’t the movie fans might expect—but it’s the unhinged, meme-ready spectacle we deserve. Will you be lining up for the chaos?
