Video game adaptations are currently enjoying a surge in popularity, with recent releases like the Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2 capturing audiences' attention. Now, Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn, is being transformed into a feature film.
Until Dawn made a significant impact during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering players and viewers alike a thrilling experience with its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares. However, the movie takes a different approach, drawing inspiration primarily from the game's title and some key elements, according to IGN's review which states 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 the interest alive.
If you're eager to watch Until Dawn in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here are the details you need:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes at major theater chains like Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse.
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
The film will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases, such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, have appeared 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 hitting streaming services, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact VOD release date can vary, often influenced by box office performance, but with shorter theatrical windows, you might be able to rent it by the end of May.
AnswerSee Results**What Is Until Dawn About?** ------------------------------The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, 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 Until Dawn movie was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and helmed by director David F. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation. The film features 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 intense scenes of bloody horror violence, disturbing and grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual content. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
