SOULM8TE

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SOULM8TE
Directed byKate Dolan
Screenplay by
  • Rafael Jordan
  • Kate Dolan
Story by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyNarayan Van Maele
Edited byJohn Cutler
Production
companies
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • January 9, 2026 (2026-01-09)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

SOULM8TE (pronounced "Soulmate") is an upcoming American science fiction erotic thriller [1] film directed by Kate Dolan from a screenplay by Rafael Jordan and Dolan, based on a story by James Wan, Ingrid Bisu and Jordan. A spin-off of M3GAN (2022) and the third installment in the M3GAN franchise, the plot will follow a man who buys an android to cope with the death of his wife. It stars Lily Sullivan, David Rysdahl, Claudia Doumit and Oliver Cooper. 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 9, 2026, by Universal Pictures.

Cast

Production

In June 2024, it was announced that a spin-off of M3GAN (2022) was in development. Kate Dolan signed on to direct and rewrite the original draft by Rafael Jordan, [2] that was based on a story by James Wan, Ingrid Bisu and Jordan. [2] In August, Lily Sullivan, [3] David Rysdahl, [4] and Claudia Doumit joined the cast. [5] Principal photography had been completed by November 2024. [6] In March 2025, Oliver Cooper, Steve Chusak, Ossian Perret, Emma Ramos, Isabelle Bonfrer, Robert Ashe, Jon Tarcy, Harleen Sahota, and Charlie Kranz rounded out the cast. [7] Narayan Van Maele served as the cinematographer, [8] while John Cutler edited the film. [9]

Release

SOULM8TE is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 9, 2026, by Universal Pictures. [10] It was previously set for January 2. [2]

References

  1. King, Jordan (June 21, 2024). "M3GAN Universe Is Set To Expand With Erotic Thriller SOULM8TE In 2026". Empire . Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Kit, Borys (June 20, 2024). "'M3GAN' Getting Horror Spinoff SOULM8TE From Atomic Monster, Blumhouse". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  3. Grobar, Matt (August 9, 2024). "Lily Sullivan Lands Lead In 'M3GAN' Spin-Off 'SOULM8TE'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  4. Grobar, Matt (August 13, 2024). "David Rysdahl Joins Lilly Sullivan In 'SOULM8TE', Domestic Thriller Out Of 'M3GAN' Universe". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  5. Grobar, Matt (August 19, 2024). "'The Boys' Alum Claudia Doumit Latest to Join 'M3GAN' Spin-Off 'SOULM8TE'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  6. ""Soulm8te": Finaliza el rodaje del spin-off de "M3gan"". Aullidos. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  7. "SOULM8TE Soundtrack". SoundtrackTracklist. March 26, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  8. "Narayan Van Maele Resume" (PDF). Worldwide Production Agency. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  9. "Mitglied - BFS". BFS. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  10. "'M3GAN' Spinoff Movie 'SOULM8TE' Gets a New January 2026 Release Date". May 9, 2025.