Video game adaptations are all the rage these days, with recent releases like the 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.
Until Dawn made waves during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering not just a thrilling gameplay experience but also captivating viewers with its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and spine-chilling jump scares. However, the new movie seems to diverge significantly from the original game, retaining only the name and some core elements. According to IGN's review, "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 fans interested.
If you're eager to catch Until Dawn in theaters or wondering when it'll be available for streaming, here's what you need to know:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. To find showtimes near you, visit the following major theater chains:
FandangoRegal TheatersAMC TheatersCinemark TheatersAlamo Drafthouse### Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
The movie will eventually be available on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony movies have followed a pattern of streaming on Netflix four months after their theatrical release. If Until Dawn follows suit, you can expect to stream it around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before hitting Netflix, Until Dawn will be accessible on digital marketplaces such as Prime Video. The exact date for VOD availability can vary, influenced by box office performance. Given the trend of shorter theatrical windows, you might be able to rent it by the end of May.
AnswerSee Results**What Is Until Dawn About?** ------------------------------While 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 was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and directed by David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation). Here's the cast list:
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 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.
