Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Awaited

Video game adaptations continue to capture the entertainment industry's attention, with the latest addition being a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn. Released during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, Until Dawn was renowned for its engaging cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and effective jumpscares, making it enjoyable both to play and to watch. However, the movie seems to diverge significantly from the source material, as noted in IGN's review, which states it "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, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation are enough to pique interest.

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

Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes at various theaters, including:

• Fandango
• Regal Theaters
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Alamo Drafthouse

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

Until Dawn will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Following the pattern of recent Sony releases like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, which arrived on Netflix four months after their theatrical debut, Until Dawn is expected to stream on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before hitting Netflix, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact VOD release date can vary, influenced by box office performance. Given the trend of shorter theatrical windows, you might be able to rent Until Dawn by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Although inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the movie features a fresh narrative and new 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

Written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, and directed by David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation), Until Dawn features a talented cast:

• 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's runtime is one hour and 43 minutes.