"Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Pending"

Video game adaptations are currently enjoying a surge in popularity, with recent releases like the Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing second season of The Last of Us. Adding to this trend is the new movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.

Until Dawn was a standout title during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, captivating audiences with its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jump scares. It was equally entertaining to watch as it was to play. However, the movie adaptation appears to diverge significantly from the original game, retaining only the name and a few key details. According to 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." Despite this, my curiosity and love for horror keep me intrigued.

If you're planning to see Until Dawn in theaters or are curious about when it will be available for streaming, here are the details you need:

Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at the following major theater chains:

• Fandango
• Regal Theaters
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Alamo Drafthouse

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

The movie will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony films like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix four months after their theatrical release. If this pattern continues, Until Dawn will likely be available to stream on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before hitting streaming platforms, Until Dawn will be available for purchase or rent on digital marketplaces such as Prime Video. While VOD release dates can vary based on box office performance, a shorter theatrical window suggests Until Dawn might be available for rent by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Though inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie features 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 movie was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, with David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation) at the helm. 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 film is rated R for its depiction of bloody horror violence, disturbing and grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual content. It has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.