Video game adaptations are currently experiencing a surge in popularity. This month alone, we've seen the release of the Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing production of The Last of Us Season 2. Adding to this trend, a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn, has just hit the screens.
Until Dawn made a significant impact when it was released during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era. It was a game that was not only fun to play but equally enjoyable to watch others navigate through its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and its notorious jumpscares. However, the movie version appears to borrow 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 fans interested.
If you're planning to catch Until Dawn in theaters or are curious about its streaming availability, here's all the information you need.
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. To find showtimes near you, check the following theater links:
- Fandango
- Regal Theaters
- AMC Theaters
- Cinemark Theaters
- Alamo Drafthouse
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
The movie will eventually be available for streaming on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases, such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, have become available on Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical debut. Following this pattern, **Until Dawn is expected to be available to stream on Netflix around August 25**.
What About VOD?
Before its streaming debut, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. Video on Demand (VOD) release dates can vary, often influenced by the movie's box office performance. Given the trend of shorter theatrical windows, Until Dawn might be available for rental by the end of May.
What Is Until Dawn About?
While the Until Dawn movie draws inspiration from the 2014 survival horror game, it 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 crafted by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, with David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation) at the helm as director. 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 due to its bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
