'M3GAN' makes a box office killing; 'Avatar 2' becomes biggest global release of 2022

Universal Pictures' horror hit 'M3GAN' exceeded early domestic box office expectations, while 'Avatar: The Way of Water' continued to dominate.

From a ‘new horror icon’ to a ‘yassified Chucky,’ Blumhouse’s film ‘M3GAN’ has left an impression with fans and critics. Here’s what they have to say.

Months after the first trailer for “M3GAN” lighted up the internet with a flurry of silly memes and reaction GIFs, the spooky slasher has garnered some serious critical acclaim — scaring up an excellent 94% “fresh” rating on review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The flick received a less impressive B grade from audiences polled by CinemaScore.The delightfully bonkers ‘M3GAN,’ from James Wan and Akela Cooper — the minds behind ‘Malignant’ — is sure to become your newest horror movie obsession.

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