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 capturing fans' attention. Now, Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn, is getting its own cinematic treatment.
Until Dawn was a standout during the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering a thrilling experience both to play and watch. The game was renowned for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and effective jumpscares. However, the movie adaptation seems to draw primarily from the game's name, with IGN's review noting that 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 eager to catch Until Dawn in theaters or want to know when it will be available for streaming, here's what you need to know:
**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
Until Dawn will be available for streaming on Netflix, thanks to a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony movies like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix four months after their theatrical release. Following this trend, **Until Dawn is expected to stream on Netflix around August 25**.
What About VOD?
Before it hits streaming, Until Dawn will be accessible via Video on Demand (VOD) on platforms like Prime Video. While VOD release dates can vary depending on box office performance, a shorter theatrical window suggests that 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 a new set of 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 (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.
