Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Awaited

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. Adding to this trend, Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn, has now been adapted into a movie.

Until Dawn was a standout title during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering an engaging experience for both players and viewers. The game was known for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and effective jump scares. However, the movie takes a different approach, drawing mainly from the game's name rather than its detailed storyline. According to IGN's review, the film "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, fans of horror and the original game are likely to be intrigued.

If you're planning to watch Until Dawn in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here are the details you need:

Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at major theater chains like Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse.

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

The movie is set 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. Therefore, Until Dawn is expected to be available to stream on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before hitting Netflix, Until Dawn will be accessible via digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact VOD release date can vary, often influenced by the film's box office success. Given current trends toward shorter theatrical windows, Until Dawn might be available for rental 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 unique plot. 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 helmed by director David F. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation. The film features the following cast:

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 depiction of bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual content. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.