M3GAN erotic thriller spin-off Soulm8te shares first trailer ahead of streaming release
Blumhouse and Universal are bringing Soulm8te, an erotic thriller spin-off from the M3GAN franchise, to streaming platforms on August 1st. The film follows a grieving software engineer portrayed by David Rysdahl who is tasked by his tech employer with testing a lifelike android designed to function as a romantic partner. The premise escalates beyond its intended purpose, creating conflict that drives the narrative.
The project arrives after M3GAN 2, the sequel to the original franchise installment, underperformed at the box office. Despite this, Blumhouse and Universal have continued expanding the M3GAN universe through direct-to-streaming releases. Soulm8te is positioned as part of Blumhouse’s recent success with adult-oriented thrillers; the studio gained momentum with Obsession, another similar project that performed well commercially.
The first trailer for Soulm8te has been released ahead of the August 1st digital debut. The film represents a tonal shift from the original M3GAN, pivoting toward mature thriller territory rather than the sci-fi horror elements of the franchise’s initial installment.