"Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Date Awaited"

If you're a fan of video game adaptations, you've likely noticed they're all the rage right now. This month alone, we've seen releases like the Minecraft movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and the second season of The Last of Us. Now, Sony’s 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn, is getting its own big-screen adaptation.

I vividly remember Until Dawn launching during the peak of the YouTube "Let’s Play" era—a game as thrilling to watch others play as it was to experience firsthand. Boasting high-quality cinematics, decision-driven gameplay with real consequences, and some genuinely terrifying jump scares, it quickly became a fan favorite. While the movie takes inspiration primarily from the title rather than the original gameplay mechanics, IGN’s review noted that it “shares a title and some key details with the game that inspired it, though it mostly tries to do its own thing—achieving mixed results.” Despite this, my curiosity and love for horror keep me invested.

Before diving into the details, here’s a quick rundown if you're planning to catch Until Dawn in theaters or want to know when it'll hit streaming platforms.

Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. For showtimes near you, check out the links below:

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

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

After its theatrical run, Until Dawn will stream exclusively on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement between Sony Pictures Entertainment and the platform. Based on recent trends, such as Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Saturday Night, which landed on Netflix exactly four months post-theater release, we can expect Until Dawn to arrive on Netflix around August 25.

VOD Availability

In addition to streaming, Until Dawn will also be available via digital marketplaces like Amazon Prime Video. Typically, these releases follow the theater window, meaning it could be available to rent by late May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

Though the movie draws its name from the 2014 survival horror game, it introduces entirely new characters and follows a standalone storyline. Here’s the official synopsis:

“One year after her sister disappeared, Clover and her friends return to the remote valley where she vanished to uncover the truth. When they explore an abandoned visitor center, they soon find themselves face-to-face with a masked killer who begins eliminating them one by one. But when they inexplicably awaken at the start of the same night, they must relive the terror repeatedly.”

From IGN’s Review of the Original Until Dawn Game:

“At its finest, Until Dawn is a gloriously campy homage to classic horror films, crafted by developers who adore the genre. While its narrative lacks cohesion at times, its robust choice-and-consequence system and sharp focus on horror’s most absurd tropes make it an undeniably engaging experience.”

Until Dawn Cast and Characters

Written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and directed by David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation), the film stars the following:

• 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

Rated R for bloody horror violence, grisly imagery, brief strong language, and sexual content, Until Dawn runs for one hour and 43 minutes.