"M3GAN" Is Getting Spinoff Movie "Soulmate" in 2026

Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are expanding the M3GAN universe with a spinoff movie, “Soulm8te“.

The film is described as “90s domestic thrillers but with a modern, technological twist" that follows, "A man acquires an Artificially Intelligent android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, he inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.” 

Kate Dolan (“You Are Not My Mother”) will direct the film, which Universal has dated for January 2, 2026. 

Dolan rewrote an original draft written by Rafael Jordan (“Salvage Marines”), with the story by James Wan, Ingrid Bisu, and Jordan.

“Fundamentally, I view this film as an exploration of relationships and loneliness,” said Dolan in a statement announcing the spinoff movie. “Despite technological advances, there are enduring human truths we cannot escape, and I am looking forward to delving into those depths.”

James Wan and Jason Blum will produce “Soulm8te,” while Michael Clear and Judson Scott (of Wan’s Atomic Monster banner) will executive produce, alongside Bisu. Alayna Glasthal will oversee the project on behalf of Atomic Monster.

“’Soulm8te’ is a thrilling and seductive addition to the ‘M3GAN’ universe,” said Wan, noting the 2022 sci-fi horror hit, which went on to gross more than $181 million at the box office, and its sequel “M3GAN 2.0,” which is dated for June 27, 2025, with stars Allison Williams and Violet McGraw onboard to return. 

About the spinoff movie, he added: “We’re excited to partner with Kate to bring this story to life with her unique cinematic vision and point of view.”