Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Awaited
Video game adaptations are currently riding a wave of popularity. From the Minecraft Movie and Devil May Cry anime to the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2, the trend continues with the newly released movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.
Until Dawn was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering a thrilling experience whether you were playing or watching. The game was renowned for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jumpscares. However, the new movie seems to take a different approach, drawing inspiration primarily from the game's title rather than its storyline. As IGN's review notes, the movie "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 keep fans interested.
If you're eager to see Until Dawn on the big screen or curious about its streaming availability, here are the details you need:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at the following theater links:
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
Until Dawn will eventually be available on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical debut. Following this pattern, Until Dawn should be available to stream on Netflix around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before hitting streaming services, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces such as Prime Video. Video on Demand (VOD) release dates can vary, often influenced by box office performance. With a shorter theatrical window, Until Dawn might be available to rent by the end of May.
What Is Until Dawn About?
Although inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces new characters and a fresh 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 directed 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.
