Video game adaptations are all the rage lately, with recent hits like the Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Now, the trend continues with a new film inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.
I remember Until Dawn fondly, especially during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era. It was not only fun to play but also incredibly engaging to watch others navigate its high-quality cinematics and make choices that led to real consequences. The game was a masterclass in delivering spine-tingling jumpscares.
However, the Until Dawn movie takes a different approach, drawing mostly from the game's title and a few key details. According to IGN's review, the film "shares a title and some key details with the game that inspired it, though it mostly tries to do its own thing – to mixed results." Despite this, my curiosity and love for horror keep me eagerly anticipating the film.
If you're planning to catch Until Dawn in theaters or are curious about its streaming availability, here are all the details you need:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at major theater chains like Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse.
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
The film will eventually be available on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony movies such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have debuted on Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical release. If this pattern continues, Until Dawn will likely be streamable on Netflix around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before hitting streaming services, Until Dawn will be available for purchase or rental through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. VOD release dates can vary, often depending on box office performance. However, given the current trend of shorter theatrical windows, you might be able to rent Until Dawn by the end of May.
What Is Until Dawn About?
While loosely inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces new characters and a fresh storyline. Here's the official synopsis:
"One year after her sister disappeared, Clover and her friends head to the remote valley where she vanished to search for answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they soon encounter a masked killer who murders them one by one. However, when they mysteriously wake up at the beginning of the same night, they're forced to relive the terror over and over again."
From IGN’s Review of the Original Until Dawn Game:
"At its best, Until Dawn is a gleefully cheesy homage to horror movies, set in a world built by a developer that clearly adores the genre. Although its thrills are tempered by a lack of story cohesion, its robust choice-and-consequence system and keen eye on horror’s most ridiculous tropes makes Until Dawn ultimately worth playing."
Until Dawn Cast and Characters
The screenplay for the Until Dawn movie was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, with David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation) at the helm as director. The cast includes:
Ella Rubin as CloverMichael Cimino as MaxOdessa A'zion as NinaJi-young Yoo as MeganBelmont Cameli as AbelMaia Mitchell as MelaniePeter Stormare as Hill### Until Dawn Rating and Runtime
Until Dawn is rated R for its intense content, including bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film's runtime is one hour and 43 minutes.
