M3GAN 2.0 Opens Like a Bond Movie?!

The sequel kicks off on the Turkish-Iranian border. Yes, seriously.

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[{"selector":"#anim-3184d13c-56f9-4433-b28e-60b5eb1e2119 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.74112723178092%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The final act asks us to embrace artificial intelligence. In a killer doll movie?! Mixed messaging much?

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