Video game adaptations are currently all the rage, with recent releases like the Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2. Now, fans can look forward to a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.
Until Dawn was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering a thrilling experience whether you were playing or watching. The game was renowned for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares. However, the movie seems to take only the name and a few key elements from the game, 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 this, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation keep the interest alive.
If you're eager to catch Until Dawn in theaters or want to know when it will be available for streaming, here are the details you need:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at the following major theater chains:
- Fandango
- Regal Theaters
- AMC Theaters
- Cinemark Theaters
- Alamo Drafthouse
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
The movie will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony films like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix four months after their theatrical release. If this pattern continues, Until Dawn should be available to stream 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. The exact VOD release date can vary, often depending on the movie's box office performance. However, with shorter theatrical windows becoming more common, Until Dawn might be available to rent by the end of May.
What Is Until Dawn About?
Although inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces new characters and a unique 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 Until Dawn movie was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and directed by David F. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation. The cast includes:
- 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 bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
