"Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Pending"

Video game adaptations are certainly having a moment, with recent releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Now, adding to this trend is the movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.

Until Dawn was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering viewers and players alike a thrilling experience with its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and effective jumpscares. However, the movie seems to borrow primarily from the game's title and a few key elements, opting instead to forge its own path, as noted in IGN's review: "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 deviations, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation keep fans intrigued.

For those eager to catch Until Dawn in theaters or wondering about its streaming availability, here's what you need to know:

Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. Check for showtimes near you at the following theater links:

FandangoRegal TheatersAMC TheatersCinemark TheatersAlamo Drafthouse### Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

Until Dawn will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony movies such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have hit Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical release. If this pattern holds, Until Dawn should be streamable on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before hitting streaming platforms, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. VOD release dates can vary, often depending on the movie's box office performance. Given the trend of shorter theatrical windows, Until Dawn might be available to rent by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Though inspired by the 2014 game, the Until Dawn movie introduces a new storyline and characters. 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

Until Dawn was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, and directed by David F. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation. The cast includes:

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