"Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Date Awaited"

Video game adaptations are currently taking the entertainment world by storm. This month alone, we've seen releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the ongoing The Last of Us Season 2. Adding to this trend is the newly released movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.

Until Dawn was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering a thrilling experience whether you were playing or watching. The game was renowned for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jumpscares. However, the new movie, while borrowing the name, diverges significantly from the original game. According to IGN's review, the film "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, the allure of horror and curiosity about how the movie reinterprets the game's elements keep fans interested.

If you're eager to catch Until Dawn in theaters or want to know when it will be available to stream, here's all the information you need:

Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. To find showtimes near you, visit these major theater chains:

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

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

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

What About VOD?

Before hitting streaming services, Until Dawn will be accessible on digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The Video on Demand (VOD) release date can vary depending on the movie's box office performance. However, with shorter theatrical windows becoming more common, Until Dawn might be available to rent by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Although the Until Dawn movie draws inspiration from the 2014 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 screenplay for the Until Dawn movie was crafted by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, with David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation) at the helm. The film features the following talented 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 due to its intense content, including bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The movie has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.