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‘M3GAN 2.0’ Bombs: 5 Reasons the Sequel Couldn’t Match the Original’s Box Office Success
Variety unpacks five reasons why “M3GAN 2.0” didn’t replicate the box office success of the original.
Lackluster reviews and an unfavorable release date didn’t help in terms of turnout for “M3GAN 2.0,” though moviegoers were surprisingly fonder of the sequel (which earned a “B+” grade on CinemaScore exit polls) compared to the first (which landed a “B” score). Gerard Johnstone returned to write and direct the follow-up film, which brings back the murderous artificial intelligence doll known as M3GAN (short for Model 3 Generative Android) as she’s rebooted with advanced upgrades to stop a dangerous humanoid military robot. Instead of serving as counter-programing, “M3GAN 2.0” got lost in the sea of blockbuster such as Brad Pitt’s racing drama “F1,” Universal’s “How to Train Your Dragon” live-action remake and Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch.”
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