Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Date Awaited

Video game adaptations are currently dominating the entertainment scene, with releases like the Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2. The latest addition to this trend is a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn. This game was a sensation during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, known for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares. While the movie takes its name from the game, it largely deviates from the original plot, 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, my interest remains piqued by my love for horror and the curiosity surrounding this adaptation.

Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. To catch it on the big screen, you can find showtimes at major theaters such as Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse.

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

Fans eager to watch Until Dawn at home will be pleased to know it will eventually stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony movies have typically hit Netflix four months after their theatrical debut. If this pattern continues, you can expect Until Dawn to be available to stream on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before it lands on Netflix, Until Dawn will be available for purchase or rental through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact Video on Demand (VOD) release date can vary depending on box office performance, but with shorter theatrical windows becoming more common, Until Dawn could be accessible for rental by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Though inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces a new cast and a unique storyline. The official synopsis reads:

"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), the Until Dawn movie features a talented cast:

Ella Rubin as CloverMichael Cimino as MaxOdessa A'zion as NinaJi-young Yoo as MeganBelmont Cameli as AbelMaia Mitchell as MelaniePeter 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 movie has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.