Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Pending

Video game adaptations are currently experiencing a surge in popularity, with recent releases like the Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Adding to this trend is the new movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.

Until Dawn was a standout title during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering players and viewers alike a thrilling experience with its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares. However, the movie adaptation diverges significantly from the source material, sharing little more than the name and a few key details, as noted in IGN's review: "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 these differences, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation keep fans intrigued.

For those eager to see Until Dawn on the big screen or curious about its streaming availability, here are the details:

Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at the following theater chains:

• Fandango
• Regal Theaters
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Alamo Drafthouse

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

The movie will be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Following the pattern of recent Sony releases like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, which became available on Netflix four months after their theatrical release, Until Dawn is expected to hit the streaming service around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before it arrives on Netflix, Until Dawn will be accessible through video-on-demand (VOD) platforms such as Prime Video. VOD release dates can vary, often influenced by box office performance, but with shorter theatrical windows, Until Dawn might be available for rental by the end of May.

The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 game, introduces a fresh narrative and new characters. 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 Until Dawn was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, and directed by David F. Sandberg, known for his work on Annabelle: Creation. The film features the following cast:

• Ella Rubin as Clover
• Michael Cimino as Max
• Odessa A'zion as Nina
• Ji-young Yoo as Megan
• Belmont Cameli as Abel
• Maia Mitchell as Melanie
• Peter Stormare as Hill

Until Dawn Rating and Runtime

Until Dawn is rated R for its depiction of bloody horror violence, disturbing and grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The runtime is one hour and 43 minutes.