How M3gan the Killer Robot Doll Turned Into A Queer Icon Overnight

Since its first trailer dropped in October 2022, the movie M3gan has been the talk of the internet. M3gan became so much more than tweets and memes — she became a gay icon overnight.

But First… What is the Movie M3gan About?

Unlike Annabelle, there’s nothing paranormal about M3gan. She’s just a robot invented by an aunt to entertain her newly-orphaned niece.

From Her Dance Moves to Her Fierce Loyalty, M3gan Captivated the Queer Community

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She was fiercely loyal to her found family, a theme that resonated with the queer community.

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For LGBTQ+ folks, chosen families are people who accept, support, and love them despite not being related by blood.

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M3gan’s relationship with Cady may have been extreme but it reminded viewers that families aren’t necessarily the one you’re born into.

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