'M3gan' is now playing in theaters — here's what we know about the new Blumhouse horror movie's streaming release so far

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• "M3gan" is the latest horror flick from Universal Studios and Blumouse Productions.
• The movie is about a dangerous doll powered by artificial intelligence.
• "M3gan" is now playing only in theaters, but it's expected to hit Peacock later this year.

Creepy dolls are a staple of the horror genre, and Universal's "M3gan" aims to take the classic trope into the 21st Century. The sci-fi thriller is now playing exclusively in theaters, but it's expected to stream on Peacock in the coming months. 

M3GAN (which stands for Model 3 Generative Android) is a life-like doll powered by artificial intelligence that's designed to serve as a child's best friend. But when the doll's developer, Gemma (Allison Williams), decides to test the prototype on her own niece, M3GAN becomes overprotective, leading to dangerous consequences.  

Check out the trailer for 'M3gan'

The movie is directed by Gerard Johnstone and comes from a story developed by Akela Cooper James Wan. Wan is best known as the filmmaker behind horror hits like "Saw," "The Conjuring," and "Insidious." "M3gan" is produced by Wan and Jason Blum with Blumhouse Productions ("The Black Phone"). 

How to watch 'M3gan'

"M3gan" is currently available to watch only in theaters. The movie premiered in the US on January 6. 

You can purchase tickets to see 'M3gan" on the big screen at theater chains like AMC, Regal, and Cinemark through websites like Fandango.

When will 'M3gan' be available to stream?

Universal hasn't announced a streaming release date for "M3gan" just yet, but the movie is expected to hit Peacock later this year.

Peacock can add new Universal movies to its streaming lineup as soon as 45 days after they hit theaters. If this 45-day release window holds true for "M3gan," it could start streaming on Peacock by February 20. New movies require a Peacock Premium ($5/month) or Premium Plus ($10/month) membership.

Universal also frequently releases new films on digital retailers, like Amazon and Vudu, shortly after their theatrical premieres. Most recently, "Violent Night" hit video-on-demand platforms just 20 days after it arrived on the big screen. It's not clear if "M3gan" will follow a similar release strategy.

Once available on digital platforms, new Universal movies typically cost $25 to buy or $20 to rent during their initial release period. 

Is 'M3gan' worth watching?

"M3gan" has received positive reviews so far. As of January 6, the film has an impressive "95% Fresh" rating based on 110 reviews. Critics say the film is silly but entertaining, and it should appeal to big fans of horror comedies.