Video game adaptations are currently all the rage, with recent releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2. Now, Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn, has been transformed into a movie.
Until Dawn was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering an engaging experience whether you played it yourself or watched others navigate its chilling narrative. The game was celebrated for its cinematic quality, impactful in-game choices, and effective jump scares.
However, the Until Dawn movie appears to deviate significantly from the original game, borrowing primarily the name and a few core elements. As IGN's review of the movie notes, 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 divergence, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation keep fans intrigued.
If you're eager to catch Until Dawn in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here's what you need to know:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn premiered in 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 agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases, such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, have hit Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical debut. If this pattern continues, you can expect Until Dawn to be streamable on Netflix around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before hitting streaming platforms, Until Dawn will be available on digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact VOD release date can vary, often influenced by box office performance. However, with a shorter theatrical window, 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 new characters and a fresh 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 directed by David F. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation. The film features the following 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 depiction of bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
