Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Awaited

Video game adaptations are currently riding a wave of popularity. This month alone, we've seen the release of A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2. Adding to this trend is the new movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.

I fondly recall Until Dawn's launch during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era. It was a game that was just as enjoyable to watch as it was to play, thanks to its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and those spine-tingling jumpscares.

However, the movie seems to take only the name and a few key elements from the game. As noted in IGN's review, it "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 films keep me intrigued.

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

Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at the following theater websites:

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

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 appeared on Netflix approximately four months after their theatrical release. Following this pattern, Until Dawn should be available to stream on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Until Dawn will also be available for purchase or rental through digital marketplaces like Prime Video before it hits streaming services. The exact VOD release date can vary, often depending on the movie's box office performance. However, with shorter theatrical windows becoming more common, Until Dawn could be available to rent by the end of May.

While the Until Dawn movie draws inspiration from the 2014 survival horror game, it 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, known for 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.