Soulm8te Guide: Cast, plot, and when you can watch the new sci-fi thriller
Soulm8te, then: who’s starring, what’s the story, and when does it come out?
Instead of rolling into theaters, Soulm8te is taking a detour: Universal has pulled the M3GAN spin-off from its theatrical slate and is sending it straight to premium digital rental. The sci‑fi horror film —produced by Jason Blum and James Wan—arrives online in the U.S. via Universal Pictures Home Entertainment just in time for late summer.
August 1, 2026 : Soulm8te will be available to rent on premium digital platforms.
What it’s about
Set in the same universe as M3GAN, the story centers on a grieving widower and engineer whose CEO taps him to test the company’s most advanced creation yet: an A.I. android built to be the ultimate companion. As he programs her to see, feel and love, the machine begins to develop desires of her own—fixating on her maker in ways that turn comfort into menace.
Director Kate Dolan says fans should keep an eye out for a few M3GAN nods tucked into the new film’s scares and gadgetry.
Who’s in it
- Lily Sullivan — Sara (Evil Dead Rise)
- David Rysdahl — David (No Exit, Fargo)
- Claudia Doumit — role undisclosed (The Boys, Gen V)
- Arty Froushan — role undisclosed (Daredevil: Born Again, Carnival Row)
How to watch
Soulm8te will bypass theaters and debut as a premium digital rental on August 1, 2026, through Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A streaming service and physical release have not been announced.