Remember that movie about an AI doll who was programmed to protect and be a child's ultimate companion, but ended up causing total chaos? Remember how she turned out to be smarter, scarier, and way more mischievous than her human caretakers expected? M3GAN! Yes, that was the movie. Well, its sequel was just recently added to Peacock, and it's already one of the most popular films on the platform at the moment.
As of Oct. 2, M3GAN 2.0 is sitting at the No.1 spot on Peacock's top 10 movie list. This means more people are streaming it than any other film on the platform. However, this might be surprising to some given that the sequel received mixed reviews from critics when it originally hit theaters back in June 2025. Some regular moviegoers were even disappointed by the follow-up, feeling that it didn't quite live up to the original.
But you know how that goes. There are still people out there who will ignore critics and others' opinions to see if a movie is any good themselves. Now that M3GAN 2.0 is on Peacock, these curious first-time viewers are flocking to the streaming platform to watch it. I bet even those who saw it on the big screen earlier this year are heading back to Peacock for a second or even third watch. And I'm talking about people who enjoyed the movie and those who didn't.
Those who liked the film the first time they saw it are likely watching it again because they just love it so much. But those who didn't enjoy it are probably giving it another chance. A view is a view, and whether people are watching out of curiosity, for some hate-watching fun, or simply to see what all the buzz is about, M3GAN 2.0 is quickly racking up streams. If you were looking forward to watching this movie, you might want to get on it soon because it will not be available on Peacock forever. It will eventually stream elsewhere.
What is M3GAN 2.0 about?
M3GAN 2.0 is a sci-fi horror flick written and directed by Gerard Johnstone. Johnstone previously helmed the original 2022 film. The story takes place two years after M3GAN went on a deadly killing spree across Seattle, eliminating anyone she perceived as a threat to her bond with her human caretaker, Cady.
Since then, Gemma has left her career as a roboticist behind, becoming an author and outspoken advocate for stricter AI regulation. At the same time, Cady has grown into a rebellious teenager, constantly clashing with her. Though M3GAN was believed to have been destroyed in the first movie, we find out that Gemma has contained her in a Moxie robot, preventing her from causing further harm.
But when a new AI robot, created using the same technology, goes rogue and launches a deadly attack against its creators, Gemma and Cady have no choice but to turn to M3GAN for help once more. This new threat, named Amelia, soon sets her sights on Gemma and Cady. As Amelia grows more powerful, Gemma must upgrade M3GAN significantly to stand a chance against her.
Allison Williams and Violet McGraw both return from the first movie, reprising their roles as Gemma and Cady, respectively. Also in the cast are Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Ivanna Sakhno, Jemaine Clement, Jen Van Epps, Aristotle Athari, and Timm Sharp.
Perhaps you didn't watch the first movie or are just ready for a rewatch sesh. Fortunately, M3GAN is available to stream on Peacock as well. With it officially being spooky season, now is the perfect time to watch both films!