Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Pending

If you’re a fan of video game adaptations, you’ve likely noticed the current trend sweeping through Hollywood. This month alone, we’ve seen releases like the Minecraft movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the eagerly awaited second season of The Last of Us. Now, it’s time to turn our attention to another adaptation inspired by a beloved survival horror game—Until Dawn, Sony’s 2015 hit.

Released during the peak of the YouTube “Let’s Play” era, Until Dawn was a game that captivated audiences whether they were playing it themselves or watching others. With its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and spine-tingling jump scares, it quickly became a fan favorite. While the movie takes inspiration primarily from the game’s title and core concept, it ventures into its own narrative territory, according to IGN’s review, which noted that 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 the divergence from the source material, the allure of horror keeps me intrigued. If you’re curious about catching Until Dawn in theaters or want to know when it’ll hit streaming platforms, here’s what you need to know.

Until Dawn made its theatrical debut on Friday, April 25. To find showtimes near you, check out the links below:

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

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

Following its theatrical run, Until Dawn will land on Netflix under a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Based on recent trends, where movies like Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Saturday Night Live premiered on Netflix exactly four months after their initial release, Until Dawn is expected to arrive on Netflix around August 25.

VOD Release

Before landing on streaming platforms, Until Dawn will be available on digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact timing depends on box office performance, but shorter theatrical windows suggest it could be available for rental by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Though the movie draws its roots from the 2014 survival horror game, it introduces a new cast of characters and a standalone 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 make 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 (Annabelle: Creation). The star-studded cast includes:

• 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 bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The runtime clocks in at one hour and 43 minutes.