Never before have animatronics caused as much havoc as these. Since its release in 2014, Five Nights at Freddy’s has managed to string together success after success, showing little signs of fatigue. The franchise has had it all: novel adaptations, guides, communities gathering to craft the most convoluted theories, and now, its movie.
Its first teaser and subsequent trailer have left fans of the franchise more impatient than ever. Fortunately, we’re getting closer to being able to enjoy (or be horrified by) Five Nights at Freddy’s in theaters (or at home). Below, we’ll provide you with everything we know about the movie so far.
When does Five Nights at Freddy’s premiere and how long will it be?
Perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions. Universal Studios has already confirmed some release dates for Five Nights at Freddy’s, with one of them being October 27, 2023, for the United States. Other regions like Central America will have a bit more luck, as they can watch the movie one day earlier, on October 26.
On the other hand, in countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Uruguay, the release is moved to November 2. Unfortunately, in Spain, we’ll have to wait a bit longer, specifically until November 3. Ecuador will be the last to receive the movie on November 9.
The release will be simultaneous in both theaters and streaming. So, if you don’t want (or can’t) go to a theater, you’ll always have the option to access the Peacock platform.
As for its duration, we know that the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie will take 122 minutes to watch (approximately two hours and 2 minutes).
Which actors appear in it?
In the cast of Five Nights at Freddy’s, you will find actors who have appeared in other major films. To start, there’s Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games, Bridge to Terabithia), who plays Mike Schmidt, the security guard featured in the first FNAF game. You’ll also see Mathew Lillard (Scooby-Doo, Scream), who will be portraying William Afton and taking on the role of the movie’s villain.
FNAF will also feature Elizabeth Lail (You). In this case, she will be playing Vanessa Monroe, a character introduced in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach. Finally, there will also be Piper Rubio, Kat Conner Sterling, and Mary Stuart Masterson, among others.
As if that weren’t enough, the animatronics we’ll see in the movie have been crafted by none other than Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. The signature of this company can be found in the creatures from The Muppets, The Dark Crystal, and even the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
What story will the FNAF movie follow?
So far, we know that this first adaptation of the franchise in cinemas will focus on the events we saw in the original Five Nights at Freddy’s game. In this storyline, Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson) starts working as a night security guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Schmidt is responsible for his younger sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), and must bring her along to work. However, nothing is as it seems.
The famous animatronic mascots at the establishment begin to behave strangely, and suddenly, they come to life in the middle of the night. Throughout the movie, both Mike and Abby will have to find a way to survive until dawn. As we have also seen in the trailer, everything indicates that the film will delve into the origin of the animatronics, the murdered children, and also into the co-founder of Fazbear Entertainment, William Afton (Mathew Lillard).
