Video game adaptations are all the rage these days, with recent releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Now, we have a new addition to the lineup: a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn. This game was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, known for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and effective jump scares. It was equally enjoyable to watch as it was to play.
However, the movie takes a different path, borrowing the name but diverging significantly from the original game's plot. According to IGN's review, the film "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 these differences, my interest remains piqued by a love for horror and curiosity about the adaptation.
If you're eager to see Until Dawn in theaters or wondering when it will be available to stream, 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
- Alamo Drafthouse
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
Until Dawn will be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to their licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases, like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, have appeared on Netflix just four months after their theatrical debut. Following this pattern, you can expect Until Dawn to be streamable on Netflix around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before it hits streaming, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. VOD release dates can vary based on box office performance, but with shorter theatrical windows becoming the norm, Until Dawn might be available for rent by the end of May.
What Is Until Dawn About?
While inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the movie features new characters and a fresh 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
Until Dawn was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and directed by David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation). The film boasts a talented 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 for its bloody horror violence, disturbing and grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual content. The film runs for a crisp 1 hour and 43 minutes.
