Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Awaited

Video game adaptations are currently all the rage, with recent releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2. Now, we're seeing the arrival of a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn. This game became a sensation during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering a thrilling experience whether you were playing or watching someone else navigate its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and spine-chilling jump scares.

However, it's worth noting that the Until Dawn movie, while borrowing the name, largely charts its own course, as highlighted 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." Yet, my curiosity and love for horror keep me intrigued.

If you're eager to watch Until Dawn in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here's what you need to know:

Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes at popular cinema chains like Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse.

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

The film is set to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases, such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, became available on Netflix about four months after their theatrical debut. If this pattern continues, you can expect to stream Until Dawn on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before it lands on streaming, Until Dawn will be accessible via Video on Demand (VOD) through platforms like Prime Video. While VOD release dates can fluctuate based on box office success, a shorter theatrical window suggests Until Dawn could be available for rental by the end of May.

The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, introduces new characters and a unique 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 helmed by director David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation). The film features the following cast:

**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.