"Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Pending"

Video game adaptations are currently dominating the entertainment scene, with recent releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2. The latest addition to this trend is a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn. This game became a sensation during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, captivating audiences with its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and spine-tingling jump scares. While the new movie shares the same name, it diverges significantly from the original game's plot, as noted in 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 these differences, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation keep fans intrigued.

Until Dawn hit the theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you by visiting the following theater links:

• Fandango
• Regal Theaters
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Alamo Drafthouse

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

For those who prefer streaming, Until Dawn will be available on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony films, such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, have appeared on Netflix four months post-theatrical release. Following this pattern, you can expect Until Dawn to be available to stream on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

If you're eager to watch it sooner, Until Dawn will also be available on digital marketplaces like Prime Video before its streaming debut. The exact VOD release date can vary, often influenced by the movie's box office performance. Given the trend of shorter theatrical windows, you might be able to rent Until Dawn by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Though inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces 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

The Until Dawn movie, penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and directed by David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation), features a talented 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 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.