SOULM8TE
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| Directed by | Kate Dolan |
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| Cinematography | Narayan Van Maele |
| Edited by | John Cutler |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
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 James Wan, Ingrid Bisu, and Jordan.[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 was previously scheduled to be released by Universal Pictures in the United States on January 2,[12] and January 9, 2026,[13] before being pulled from the release calendar while the studio sought a new distributor for the film.[14]
References
- ^ King, Jordan (June 21, 2024). "M3GAN Universe Is Set To Expand With Erotic Thriller SOULM8TE In 2026". Empire. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (June 20, 2024). "M3GAN Getting Horror Spinoff SOULM8TE From Atomic Monster, Blumhouse". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "SOULM8TE - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 9, 2024). "Lily Sullivan Lands Lead In M3GAN Spin-Off SOULM8TE". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 13, 2024). "David Rysdahl Joins Lilly Sullivan In SOULM8TE, Domestic Thriller Out Of M3GAN Universe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 13, 2024). "David Rysdahl Joins Lilly Sullivan In SOULM8TE, Domestic Thriller Out Of M3GAN Universe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 11, 2025). "Amazon MGM's The Love Hypothesis Adds Rachel Marsh, Nicholas Duvernay, Jaboukie Young-White & Arty Froushan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Gearan, Hannah (April 3, 2025). "Soulm8te CinemaCon Footage Follows Robot Girlfriend & Human Boyfriend In A Toxic Relationship". ScreenRant. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ ""Soulm8te": Finaliza el rodaje del spin-off de "M3gan"". Aullidos. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Narayan Van Maele Resume" (PDF). Worldwide Production Agency. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ "Mitglied - BFS". BFS. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 20, 2024). "Atomic Monster & Blumhouse Expand M3GAN Universe With SOULM8TE, Set New Year's 2026 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (May 9, 2025). "M3GAN Spinoff Movie SOULM8TE Gets a New January 2026 Release Date". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on June 4, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 16, 2025). "M3GAN Universe Movie Soulm8te Dropped From Release Calendar; Being Shopped". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2025.