‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘Soulm8te’ Goes Straight to Digital After Theatrical Release Pulled, Trailer Unveils Killer Robot Girlfriend
The M3GAN franchise spinoff Soulm8te is moving to a direct-to-digital release following a change in distribution plans.
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The film Soulm8te, a spinoff of the M3GAN franchise, will bypass a theatrical release in favor of a direct-to-VOD and home video debut. A trailer for the project has been released, introducing the premise of a killer robot girlfriend within an erotic thriller framework.
Coverage from Entertainment Weekly, TheWrap, Polygon, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety emphasizes the shift in distribution strategy. Some reports connect this decision to the performance of M3GAN 2.0.
Future developments will hinge on the film's performance in the digital marketplace. It remains to be seen how this strategic pivot influences subsequent entries in the M3GAN franchise.
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Quick answers
Is Soulm8te still coming to theaters?
No, the theatrical release has been pulled in favor of a direct-to-digital and home video release.
What is the premise of Soulm8te?
The film is described as an erotic thriller featuring a killer robot girlfriend.
Is Soulm8te connected to the M3GAN franchise?
Yes, it is a spinoff of the M3GAN franchise.
Coverage (6)
- M3GAN’s Raunchy Sci-Fi Thriller Spinoff Goes Straight To Streaming Yahoo · 3h ago
- ‘SOULM8TE’ director talks ‘M3GAN’ spinoff’s return as digital release (exclusive) Entertainment Weekly · 3h ago
- ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘SOULM8TE’ to Skip Theaters, Will Be Released Directly to VOD TheWrap · 3h ago
- This M3GAN erotic thriller spin-off is heading straight to streaming Polygon.com · 3h ago
- Spinoff ‘Soulm8te’ Headed Straight to Home Video After ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Bombed The Hollywood Reporter · 3h ago
- ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘Soulm8te’ Goes Straight to Digital After Theatrical Release Pulled, Trailer Unveils Killer Robot Girlfriend Variety · 3h ago
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