Video game adaptations are certainly having their moment, with recent releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Now, the spotlight turns to the movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.
Until Dawn originally captured the hearts of gamers during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, where watching others navigate its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and terrifying jump scares was as enjoyable as playing it yourself. However, the new movie seems to diverge significantly from the game, as noted in IGN's review: it "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 planning to catch Until Dawn in theaters or are eager to know when it will be available for streaming, 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 such as Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse.
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
Until Dawn will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical debut. If this pattern continues, you can expect Until Dawn to be streamable on Netflix around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before hitting streaming platforms, Until Dawn will be available for purchase or rent on digital marketplaces like Prime Video. VOD release dates can fluctuate based on box office performance, but given current trends, Until Dawn could be available for rental by the end of May.
AnswerSee Results**What Is Until Dawn About?** ------------------------------Though inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces new characters and a unique storyline. The official synopsis reads:
"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 film features an ensemble cast including:
- 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 depiction of bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
