‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘Soulm8te’ Goes Straight to Digital After Theatrical Release Pulled, Trailer Unveils Killer Robot Girlfriend
The M3GAN franchise spinoff Soulm8te is moving from a theatrical release to a direct-to-digital debut following the unveiling of its trailer.
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The brief
The film Soulm8te, a spinoff of the M3GAN franchise, will bypass a traditional theatrical release in favor of a direct-to-video-on-demand launch. The shift comes alongside the release of a trailer showcasing the project, which is characterized as a sci-fi thriller featuring a robotic protagonist.
Coverage from outlets including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, and Entertainment Weekly emphasizes the decision to pull the theatrical run. Future developments remain dependent on the VOD performance of the film.
Current coverage does not yet specify a release date or the exact digital platforms that will host the project.
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Quick answers
What is the premise of Soulm8te?
Coverage identifies the film as a sci-fi thriller featuring a robot girlfriend.
Will Soulm8te be in theaters?
No, the theatrical release has been pulled in favor of a direct-to-digital strategy.
Why is the release strategy changing?
Reports from The Hollywood Reporter suggest the shift follows the theatrical performance of M3GAN 2.0.
Coverage (7)
- ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘SOULM8TE’ to Skip Theaters, Will Be Released Directly to VOD Yahoo News Canada · 130d ago
- M3GAN’s Raunchy Sci-Fi Thriller Spinoff Goes Straight To Streaming Yahoo · 130d ago
- ‘SOULM8TE’ director talks ‘M3GAN’ spinoff’s return as digital release (exclusive) Entertainment Weekly · 130d ago
- ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘SOULM8TE’ to Skip Theaters, Will Be Released Directly to VOD TheWrap · 130d ago
- This M3GAN erotic thriller spin-off is heading straight to streaming Polygon.com · 130d ago
- Spinoff ‘Soulm8te’ Headed Straight to Home Video After ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Bombed The Hollywood Reporter · 130d ago
- ‘M3GAN’ Spinoff ‘Soulm8te’ Goes Straight to Digital After Theatrical Release Pulled, Trailer Unveils Killer Robot Girlfriend Variety · 130d ago
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