Draft:Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (film)

Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Based onFive Nights at Freddy's
by Scott Cawthon
Produced by
StarringMatthew Lillard
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
December 5, 2025 (2025-12-05)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is an upcoming American supernatural horror film and the second instalment in the Five Nights at Freddy's film series, which is based on the video game series of the same name created by Scott Cawthon. It is the sequel to the 2023 film, Five Nights at Freddy's, and is set to be released by Universal Pictures on December 5, 2025.

Cast

edit

Production

edit

Development

edit

In August 2018, Scott Cawthon said that if the first film were to be successful, there could be a second film that follows the events of the second game.[2] A sequel was revealed to be in development by Josh Hutcherson, the actor who portrayed the role of Mike Schmidt in the previous film, in January 2024.[3] In April 2024, Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions officially confirmed the sequel,[4] and that Jim Henson's Creature Shop would return to design animatronics for the film.[5]

Casting

edit

Actor Matthew Lillard, who portrayed William Afton in the first film, is expected to reprise his role after previously confirming that he signed a three-picture deal with the studios.[1]

Filming

edit

Principal photography is expected to start in the fall of 2024.[6]

Release

edit

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 5, 2025.[7][8]

References

edit
  1. ^ a b Watel, Stephanie (February 4, 2023). "Matthew Lillard Confirms He Signed a Three-Film Deal for Five Nights at Freddy's". MovieWeb.
  2. ^ Wilson, Mike (August 31, 2018). "'Five Nights at Freddy's' Creator Reveals First Draft of Film Script Complete + More". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Earl, William (January 8, 2024). "Josh Hutcherson Says 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Is in the Works and He's 'Dying to Get Back on Set,' Jennifer Lawrence Texted Him About Film's Box Office". Variety. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Couch, Aaron (April 10, 2024). "'Five Nights at Freddy's' Sequel in the Works at Universal, Blumhouse". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  5. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  6. ^ "Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  7. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (April 10, 2024). "'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Officially in the Works at Universal". Variety.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "Universal Dates 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2, 'Woman In The Yard' & 'Drop'; 'The Black Phone', 'M3GAN' Sequels Pushed". Deadline. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
edit