M3GAN
“She's more than a toy. She's family.”
Synopsis
A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece. But when the doll's programming works too well, she becomes overprotective of her new friend with terrifying results.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-07
Top Cast
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Allison Williams
Gemma
Violet McGraw
Cady
Amie Donald
M3gan
Jenna Davis
M3gan (voice)
Ronny Chieng
David
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Cole
Jen Van Epps
Tess
Stephane Garneau-Monten
Kurt
Lori Dungey
Celia
Amy Usherwood
Lydia
Jack Cassidy
Brandon
Michael Saccente
Greg
Samson Chan-Boon
Officer Carter
Kira Josephson
Ava
Renee Lyons
Holly
Millen Baird
Police Detective
Chelsie Preston Crayford
Nicole
Arlo Green
Ryan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
April 30, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 21, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$180.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.01x
+$168.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerard Johnstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Akela Cooper
- Original Score
- Anthony B. Willis
- Original Title
- M3GAN
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $180.1M
- Production Studios
- Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Productions, Divide / Conquer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerard Johnstone
Akela Cooper, James Wan
Anthony B. Willis
Simon Raby, Andrew McGeorge, Lyn Moncrief, Peter McCaffrey, Andrew Stroud, Jaime Striby
Jeff McEvoy
Ryan Turek, Allison Williams, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Mark David Katchur
Department Leadership Roster
Lex D. Geddings
Stunt Coordinator
Kim Sinclair
Production Design
Peter McCaffrey
Director of Photography
Akela Cooper
Screenplay
Jeff McEvoy
Editor
Anthony B. Willis
Original Music Composer
Damon Duncan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Elson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Isaac Hamon
Stunt Coordinator
Rhys Dippie
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jonathan Dearing
Visual Effects Supervisor
James Wan
Producer
Gerard Johnstone
Director
Jason Blum
Producer
Daniel Cruden
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About M3GAN
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What is M3GAN about?
A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece. But when the doll's programming works too well, she becomes overprotective of her new friend with terrifying results.
Who directed M3GAN?
M3GAN was directed by Gerard Johnstone.
Who stars in M3GAN?
The principal cast of M3GAN includes Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Ronny Chieng.
When was M3GAN released and how long is it?
M3GAN was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of M3GAN?
M3GAN had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $180.1M at the worldwide box office (15.01 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for M3GAN?
The original motion picture soundtrack for M3GAN was composed by Anthony B. Willis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for M3GAN?
M3GAN holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).