M3GAN, the killer doll that captured audiences’ attention with its $180 million worldwide success, has taken a hit at the box office with its sequel, M3GAN 2.0. The film, made on a reported production budget of $25 million, debuted in theaters with just $10.2 million in over 3,000 theaters, underperforming its predecessor’s opening weekend total.
The sequel takes a different approach from the first movie, swapping genres to sci-fi/action and introducing a new threat: Amelia, a military-grade weapon made from M3GAN’s underlying tech. However, this genre change seems to have turned off fans, with many citing it as the reason for the disappointing debut.
A summer release plan may also be to blame, as the film faced competition from blockbusters like F1: The Movie, which opened to $55 million and topped the charts this weekend. Additionally, negative reviews and trailer backlash may have contributed to the poor performance.
The question on everyone’s mind is whether M3GAN has become a modern horror icon or if its box office success was largely driven by organic curiosity. With the sequel underperforming in just its second outing, it’s uncertain if audiences will continue to support the franchise. The fate of the M3GAN cinematic universe remains unclear, leaving fans wondering if the franchise is already on life support.
Source: https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3886154/m3gan-2-0-crashes-at-the-box-office-with-10-million-opening-what-happened