"Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Date Pending"

Video game adaptations are currently riding a wave of popularity, with recent releases including A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Adding to this trend, a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game Until Dawn has hit the screens.

Until Dawn was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering players and viewers alike a thrilling mix of high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares. However, the new movie seems to take only the name and a few key elements from the game, aiming to carve its own path, 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 fans intrigued.

If you're eager to see Until Dawn on the big screen or curious about its streaming release, here are the details you need:

Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. To find showtimes near you, visit the following theater websites:

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

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

Until Dawn will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony films such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have hit Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical debut. If this pattern continues, you can expect Until Dawn to be available on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before it hits streaming, Until Dawn will be accessible on digital platforms like Prime Video. Video-on-demand (VOD) release dates can vary, often influenced by box office performance. Given the trend of shorter theatrical windows, Until Dawn might be available to rent by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Although inspired by the 2014 game, the Until Dawn movie 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 crafted 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 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 due to its content, featuring bloody horror violence, disturbing and grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.