From the studio behind Five Nights at Freddy’s and Obsession, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster launch their newest AI thriller: SOULM8TE. Directed and co-written by Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother), the provocative feature blurs the line between programmed devotion and deadly obsession.
Unnerving, sexy, and darkly compelling, SOULM8TE follows a grieving engineer tasked with field-testing a new artificially intelligent companion for a ruthless tech giant. In an attempt to program her to become a truly sentient soulmate, he inadvertently triggers a self-awakening—unleashing a relentless spree of precision-engineered mayhem.
The Cast
SOULM8TE features a standout ensemble cast including Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise, Monolith), David Rysdahl (Alien: Earth, Fargo), and Claudia Doumit (The Boys, Where’d You Go, Bernadette). They are joined by Arty Froushan (Daredevil: Born Again, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale).
A Word from the Experts
“When Blumhouse and Atomic Monster first approached me about an erotic thriller set in the M3GAN-verse, I thought, are you insane? But something drew me in,” said director Kate Dolan. “We exist in a bizarre time where companies sell us ‘connection’ through apps, algorithms, and AI, yet those are the same forces pulling us apart. SOULM8TE is a satirical, unhinged movie exploring desire, autonomy, and control. It’s best watched the way you’d watch Basic Instinct or Showgirls—with friends, a drink in hand, and zero shame about shouting at the screen.”
“Kate Dolan has expertly blended tech paranoia with the classic erotic thriller,” added producer and Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum. “It’s just as fun as it sounds, but it also has far more on its mind than you might think.”
The film, a new entry to the M3GAN universe, debuts exclusively on digital platforms starting today, August 1, 2026. It’s available for direct purchase or rent from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment with no subscription or ads required. Visit the official Universal website for more news on this film and others.
