SOULM8TE

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SOULM8TE
Directed byKate Dolan
Screenplay byKate Dolan
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Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • January 2, 2026 (2026-01-02)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

SOULM8TE is an upcoming American science fiction erotic thriller film written and directed by Kate Dolan, from a story by James Wan, Ingrid Bisu, and Rafael Jordan. It serves as a spin-off to M3GAN (2022). It stars Lily Sullivan, David Rysdahl and Claudia Doumit. Jason Blum and James Wan serve as producers under their Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster banners.

Contents

SOULM8TE is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 2, 2026.

Cast

Production

In June 2024, it was announced that a spin-off to M3GAN (2022) was in development. Kate Dolan signed on to direct from a script she wrote, with a story by James Wan and Ingrid Bisu. [1] In August, Lily Sullivan, [2] David Rysdahl [3] and Claudia Doumit joined the cast. [4] Principal photography had wrapped by November 2024. [5]

Release

SOULM8TE is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 2, 2026. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Kit, Borys (June 20, 2024). "'M3GAN' Getting Horror Spinoff SOULM8TE From Atomic Monster, Blumhouse". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  2. Grobar, Matt (August 9, 2024). "Lily Sullivan Lands Lead In 'M3GAN' Spin-Off 'SOULM8TE'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  3. Grobar, Matt (August 13, 2024). "David Rysdahl Joins Lilly Sullivan In 'SOULM8TE', Domestic Thriller Out Of 'M3GAN' Universe". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  4. Grobar, Matt (August 19, 2024). "'The Boys' Alum Claudia Doumit Latest to Join 'M3GAN' Spin-Off 'SOULM8TE'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2024.
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