Don Mancini, the mastermind behind Chucky’s enduring legacy, has demonstrated his ability to adapt the iconic 1980s horror doll to a wide array of settings, scenarios, and narratives over the past two decades. With the “Chucky” TV series currently in its third season, Chucky enthusiasts have witnessed a reinvigoration of the murderous doll character through various fresh interpretations.

As we eagerly await the arrival of Season 3: Part 2, slated for 2024, there’s a tantalizing possibility on the horizon – a showdown between Chucky and M3GAN.

M3GAN, introduced in this year’s box office success bearing her name, is another killer doll, reminiscent of Chucky. The film provides a high-tech spin on the classic killer doll theme. When Variety brought up the intriguing notion of a Chucky vs. M3GAN face-off to Don Mancini, his response left room for optimism.

“I would say, stay tuned,” Mancini teased during a recent conversation.

It’s worth noting that both Chucky and M3GAN are properties owned by NBCUniversal, which means that a clash between these two sinister dolls is not as far-fetched as it might seem.

In the same interview with Variety, Mancini shed light on Chucky’s current predicament in Season 3. The killer doll is grappling with rapid aging and apparent mortality. This forces him to confront formidable new rivals for his notorious legacy, including M3GAN and Annabelle. Mancini elaborated, “He must carve out his place in the pop culture world and that’s how we truly ground Chucky. We subject this offbeat character to a crisis that carries real pain and real-life weight. But it only fuels his anger, and we all know what happens when Chucky gets angry.”

So, what form might this epic Chucky vs. M3GAN showdown take on the screen? Will it result in a full-fledged spinoff movie, or could M3GAN make a cameo appearance in the “Chucky” television series? Considering that Chucky has already paid a visit to the Amityville Horror house in the current season, the possibilities are wide open.

The only certainty is that Chucky enthusiasts will have to stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying chapter in the doll’s enduring saga.