Cliff Notes – Horror fans ‘seriously creeped out’ as unhinged gets Channel 4 premiere
- Viral Sensation: M3GAN, an AI doll horror film, gained immense popularity in 2022, particularly for its meme-worthy dance routine that captivated audiences online.
- Box Office Success: The film grossed nearly £24.9 million in its opening week, significantly surpassing initial predictions of £14 million, and holds a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Upcoming Sequels: A sequel, M3GAN 2.0, is set for release on June 27, 2025, followed by a third instalment described as an ‘erotic thriller’ scheduled for January 2, 2026.
Horror fans ‘seriously creeped out’ as unhinged gets Channel 4 premiere
M3GAN became a viral sensation in 2022. It can be quite a challenging task trying to remember viral dance routines from TikTok.
With every passing week, it feels like there’s a new song and matching movement to learn.
So, if you’re struggling to remember why Universal Pictures’ M3GAN sent the internet into a frenzy in 2022, then fear not—Channel 4 has you covered.
Airing on Saturday night for the enjoyment of horror fans, this twisted film about a seemingly sweet AI doll became an instant success three years ago after it capitalised on viral attention.
The meme in question was created after fans tried to recreate the doll’s eerie dance routine.
Writing on X tonight as the sci-fi flick launched on the small screen at 10pm, @WestBromEL said: ‘I’m watching M3GAN on @Channel4, it’s seriously creepy.’
The horror film follows a creepy AI doll
She becomes extremely protective of her human companion. @Mixer4everx added: ‘Watching m3gan on channel 4. I love this movie.’
Written by Akela Cooper, the film follows an artificially intelligent doll who develops self-awareness and becomes hostile toward anyone who comes between her and her human companion.
Designed by Gemma, who is played by Get Out’s Allison Williams, M3GAN goes from simply being able to listen, watch, and learn to being a full-blown killing machine.
In the first week it was released, the somewhat comedic horror grossed nearly £24.9million, well above its predictions of £14million.
Since, M3GAN has acquired an impressive 93% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer, with thousands flooding the site with glowing reviews.
For those keen for more, fear not, as last month, it was revealed that a sequel, M3GAN 2.0, is going to be released soon.
The plot will follow M3GAN as she is being rebuilt to combat a humanoid military robot created using M3GAN’s technology that is attempting an AI takeover.
Its cast will star Williams once more, as well as Jenna Davis, Ivanna Sakhno, and Violet McGraw, hitting cinemas on June 27.
Additionally, it has also previously been announced that M3GAN will be getting a further spin-off, but with a more sensual twist.
The original film featured a hilarious dance scene that became a meme online
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are joining forces for the third M3GAN instalment, a film that ‘expands the universe’ and is described as an ‘erotic thriller’.
A synopsis for the upcoming film reads: ‘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.
‘The film is in the tradition of the 90s domestic thrillers but with a modern, technological twist.’
Set to be released on January 2, 2026, it will be directed by Kate Dolan, famed for the chilling Irish folk tale You Are Not My Mother.
This comes after M3GAN star Williams spoke to the Metro about the film and her fear of scary movies, despite garnering status as a Scream Queen herself.
She said: ‘The truth is I have a really low tolerance for horror, meaning when I watch a scary movie, it affects my sleep for a while.
‘For real. So some of my favourites are my favourites, but they’re stuck in time because I’ve been too scared to watch them again.’
M3GAN is available to watch on Channel 4.