Video game adaptations are currently all the rage, with recent releases like the Minecraft movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting the movie adaptation of Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.
Until Dawn was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, known for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares. It was a game that was just as entertaining to watch as it was to play. However, the upcoming movie seems to take a different path, drawing inspiration mainly from the game's title rather than its storyline. As noted in IGN's review, "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." Yet, my curiosity and love for horror keep me intrigued.
If you're planning to catch Until Dawn in theaters or are eager to know when it will be available for streaming, 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 by visiting the following theater links:
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
Until Dawn will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony movies like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have been available on Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical release. Following this pattern, you can expect Until Dawn to be streamable on Netflix around August 25.
What About VOD?
Before it hits streaming platforms, Until Dawn will be available for purchase or rental through digital marketplaces such as Prime Video. While VOD release dates can vary based on box office performance, a shorter theatrical window suggests that Until Dawn might be available to rent by the end of May.
AnswerSee Results**What Is Until Dawn About?** ------------------------------The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, introduces a fresh cast and a new 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 screenplay for the Until Dawn movie was crafted by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, with David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation) at the helm. The film boasts a talented cast including:
- 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 intense scenes featuring bloody horror violence, disturbing and grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.
