SOULM8TE

SOULM8TE (pronounced "Soulmate") is an upcoming American science fiction erotic thriller^[1] film serving as a spin-off and the third installment in the M3GAN franchise. Directed and co-written by Kate Dolan, it stars Lily Sullivan, David Rysdahl, and Claudia Doumit. The plot follows a man who buys an android to cope with the death of his wife. Jason Blum and James Wan serve as producers under their Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster banners.

SOULM8TE
Directed by	Kate Dolan
Screenplay by	Rafael Jordan Kate Dolan
Story by	Phil Lord James Wan Ingrid Bisu Rafael Jordan Christopher Miller
Produced by	James Wan Jason Blum
Starring	Lily Sullivan David Rysdahl Claudia Doumit
Cinematography	Narayan Van Maele
Edited by	John Cutler
Production companies	Blumhouse Productions Atomic Monster
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	January 9, 2026 (2026-01-09)
Country	United States
Language	English

SOULM8TE is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on January 9, 2026.

Cast

• Lily Sullivan
• David Rysdahl
• Claudia Doumit
• Arty Froushan
• Oliver Cooper
• Steve Chusak
• Emma Ramos
• Ossian Perret

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 Phil Lord, James Wan, Ingrid Bisu, Jordan, and Christopher Miller.^[2][3] Lily Sullivan, David Rysdahl, and Claudia Doumit joined the cast in lead roles.^[4][5][6] Arty Froushan, Oliver Cooper, Steve Chusak, Emma Ramos, and Ossian Perret were also cast in undisclosed roles.^[7][8] Principal photography was completed by November 2024.^[9] Narayan Van Maele served as the cinematographer,^[10] while John Cutler edited the film.^[11]

Release

SOULM8TE is scheduled to be released by Universal Pictures in the United States on January 9, 2026.^[12] It was previously set for January 2.^[2]