Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Date Awaited

Video game adaptations are currently in the spotlight, with recent releases like the Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and 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. This game gained popularity during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, captivating audiences with its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares.

However, the Until Dawn movie diverges significantly from the source material, drawing inspiration mainly from the name and a few key elements. 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 these differences, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation are compelling reasons to be interested.

If you're eager to catch Until Dawn in theaters or curious about its streaming release, here are the details you need:

Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you by visiting the following theater websites:

• Fandango
• Regal Theaters
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Alamo 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 films, such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, have appeared on Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical release. If this pattern continues, you can expect Until Dawn to be available to stream on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before it hits streaming platforms, 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 performance. However, with shorter theatrical windows becoming more common, Until Dawn might be available for rental by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Although inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces a fresh cast and a new 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 helmed by David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation). The 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 its bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.