Survival-Horror Game Sequel: Full Update for August 2024

The film adaptation of the beloved video game series, Five Nights At Freddy’s, released last fall, starring Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard. It quickly garnered a significant and dedicated fan base, much like the original game.

The movie centered on Hutcherson’s character, Mike, a man desperate for employment who accepts a job as a security guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. To his dismay, the animatronics at the pizzeria come to life at night, haunted by the souls of murdered children, wreaking havoc in the eerie setting.

Following the success of the first film, a sequel was promptly approved. Fans are now witnessing the inception of a new Freddy universe. Here’s what we know about the upcoming sequel which may tentatively be called Five Nights At Freddy’s 2, but there’s also a chance it could be titled Six Nights At Freddy’s.

At the conclusion of the first film, the pizzeria is almost entirely destroyed, yet the narrative is far from over. Should the movie series follow the video game’s trajectory, the sequel could potentially serve as a prequel. The second game in the series, released in 2014, is set in 1987 and delves into how the animatronics became possessed. Popular fan theories also suggest that the narrative may draw from other installments in the game series.

After the release of the first film, director Emma Tammi hinted at unresolved plot lines in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “We have some loose ends that I think are going to have to come back in a sequel to be tied up.” This indicates that the sequel might blend elements of both prequel and sequel narratives.

The anticipation for the next film was heightened when Scott Games, the company behind FNAF, teased fans by posting four pages of the script online, out of which three were fake and one was real. These varying scripts could provide hints about the plot of the second film.

Josh Hutcherson is confirmed to reprise his role, expressing his enthusiasm by stating, “I’m dying to get back on set. Emma Tammi, our director, was fantastic, and it was such a fun world to play in. I’m excited to see what they are doing next.”

In 2023, Matthew Lillard revealed he signed a three-picture deal for the Freddy’s franchise, assuring fans that his character, who appeared to perish at the end of the first movie, will indeed return. As Lillard ominously stated, “I always come back.” As of now, no other cast members have been announced, but Jim Henson’s Creature Shop will return to design the iconic spooky animatronics for the sequel.

The eagerly awaited sequel is currently scheduled for a December 5th, 2025 release, though this date could change. Production is expected to commence this fall.

There is no trailer available yet since production has just started. However, to get in the mood for what’s to come, fans can revisit the eerie trailer of the second video game installment.