The Best "M3GAN" memes, from Annabelle to Taylor Swift

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Now, combined with stellar reviews, "M3GAN" has all the makings of a "box office breakout," says Shawn Robbins, chief analyst of Box Office Pro, who predicts an opening weekend north of $20 million.

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So what makes the viral marketing of "M3GAN" so genius? Simply put, it "doesn't take itself too seriously," says Mia Mercado, a contributor to the Cut. "If anything, that made me want to see the movie more."

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Twitter loves 'M3GAN' memes – and the movie, too

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Now, combined with stellar reviews, "M3GAN" has all the makings of a "box office breakout," says Shawn Robbins, chief analyst of Box Office Pro, who predicts an opening weekend north of $20 million.

So what makes the viral marketing of "M3GAN" so genius? Simply put, it "doesn't take itself too seriously," says Mia Mercado, a contributor to the Cut. "If anything, that made me want to see the movie more."

Twitter loves 'M3GAN' memes – and the movie, too

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