M3GAN 2.0 cast and character guide: Meet the new and returning actors in the horror sequel

M3GAN 2.0 is a forthcoming film in the science fiction horror genre. It's a sequel to 2022's M3GAN, and it will be released on June 27, 2025, by Universal Pictures. The film focuses on the titular robot being rebuilt to fight a military robot that plans to take over the world. Here's the official synopsis as per IMDb:

"Two years after M3GAN's rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defense contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech."

The film is directed by Gerard Johnstone, who has also written the screenplay. The story is by Johnstone and Akela Cooper.

M3GAN 2.0 cast and character guide

1) Allison Williams as Gemma

Allison Williams reprises her role as roboticist Gemma in M3GAN 2.0. The story jumps two years in the sequel, and we see her joining hands with an organization named the Center for Safe Technology, which advocates for stricter regulations for AI. The events from the first film have had an impact on her, and she wants the government to oversee everything related to AI.

Williams has appeared in films like Get Out and The Perfection.

2) Violet McGraw as Cady

Violet McGraw returns as Cady, who is now 14 years old. Despite going through so much in the first film, Cady does not fear the robot. In fact, she misses M3GAN and their bond.

Violet is the younger sister of Madeleine McGraw, who is also an actor. She has appeared in The Haunting of Hill House and Black Widow.

3) Amie Donald/Jenna Davis as M3GAN

Amie Donald once again plays the titular humanoid robot. Donald provided the movements of the robot for the camera, including the viral dance sequence that gained popularity on the internet. The actress has also appeared in Netflix's series Sweet Tooth.

Meanwhile, Jenna Davis, who is a TikToker, singer, YouTuber, and actor, has provided the voice for the character.

4) Ivanna Sakhno as AMELIA

Ivanna Sakhno plays the role of AMELIA in M3GAN 2.0, and she's a new addition to the franchise. The character was created by the military to kill dozens of people with ease. But the problem arises when she refuses to take orders from humans.

Sakhno is a Ukrainian actress who has appeared in films like Pacific Rim Uprising and The Spy Who Dumped Me.

Besides the above-mentioned names, the film also stars:

Brian Jordan Alvarez as Cole
Jen Van Epps as Tess
Aristotle Athari
Timm Sharp
Jemaine Clement

More about M3GAN 2.0

M3GAN 2.0 is produced by Jason Blum, James Wan, and Allison Williams. It follows the events of the first film and focuses on the namesake robot's return to confront another robot that is posing a threat. The film is slated to be released theatrically on June 27, 2025.

The first film was released in 2023 and ended up grossing $181.8 million. A spin-off of the franchise, titled SOULM8TE, will be released in 2026.