Video game adaptations continue to surge in popularity, with the latest addition being a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn. The game, which gained fame during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, was renowned for its cinematic quality, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares. However, the movie seems to take a different path, drawing inspiration primarily from the game's name while attempting to carve its own narrative, as noted in IGN's review: "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 divergence, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation are compelling reasons to watch.
If you're eager to see Until Dawn on the big screen or want to know when it will be available for streaming, here's everything you need to know:
**How to Watch Until Dawn** ----------------------------Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes at major theater chains:
Until Dawn Streaming Release Date
The film will eventually stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix about 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 available for purchase or rent on digital platforms like Prime Video. The exact VOD release date can vary, often influenced by the movie's box office performance. Given the trend towards shorter theatrical windows, Until Dawn could be available for digital rental by the end of May.
AnswerSee Results**What Is Until Dawn About?** ------------------------------The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 game, introduces a new set of 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 screenplay for the Until Dawn movie was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, with David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation) directing. 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
The movie is rated R due to its content, which includes bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The runtime is approximately one hour and 43 minutes.
