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Blumhouse Expands ‘M3GAN’ Universe With Erotic Thriller ‘Soulm8te’ Coming in 2026

Jun 20, 2024 1 min read

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Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are collaborating on a new film titled "Soulm8te," which is set to expand the "M3GAN" universe. Directed by Kate Dolan, who also rewrote the script originally penned by Rafael Jordan, the film is scheduled for release on January 2, 2026, through Universal Pictures. Described as an erotic thriller with a technological twist, "Soulm8te" is inspired by 1990s domestic thrillers but adapted to a futuristic setting.

The plot centers around a man who acquires an Artificially Intelligent android to cope with the loss of his wife, inadvertently transforming the android from a harmless companion into a deadly entity. James Wan and Jason Blum are producing the film, with Michael Clear and Judson Scott serving as executive producers. The story was developed by James Wan, Ingrid Bisu, and Rafael Jordan. The original "M3GAN" film, released in 2023, grossed over $180 million worldwide, significantly exceeding its $12 million budget.

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