Video game adaptations are currently riding a wave of popularity, with recent releases including a Minecraft movie, a Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing production of The Last of Us Season 2. Adding to this trend, we now have a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.
Until Dawn made its mark during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, captivating audiences not only to play but also to watch others navigate its thrilling narrative. The game stood out with its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares. However, the new movie appears to draw primarily from the game's name, deviating significantly in plot and characters. As IGN's review notes, the movie "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 the interest alive.
For those eager to see Until Dawn on the big screen or curious about its streaming availability, here are the essential details:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at the following theater links:
FandangoRegal TheatersAMC TheatersCinemark TheatersAlamo Drafthouse### Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
Until Dawn is set 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 become available on Netflix four months after their theatrical debut. Following this pattern, Until Dawn should be available to stream on Netflix around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before hitting streaming services, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces such as Prime Video. VOD release dates can vary, often influenced by box office performance. Given shorter theatrical windows, Until Dawn might be available for rent by the end of May.
What Is Until Dawn About?
Though loosely inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces new characters and a distinct 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 screenplay for the Until Dawn movie was crafted by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, with David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation) at the helm as director. The cast includes:
Ella Rubin as CloverMichael Cimino as MaxOdessa A'zion as NinaJi-young Yoo as MeganBelmont Cameli as AbelMaia Mitchell as MelaniePeter 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 movie has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
