"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 Last of Us Season 2. Now, joining the fray is a movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn.

I vividly remember Until Dawn launching during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, a game that was just as entertaining to watch as it was to play. It boasted high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and some truly memorable jumpscares. However, the movie adaptation seems to take only the name and a few key details from the game, choosing instead to forge its own path. As IGN's review of the Until Dawn movie notes, 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." Despite this, my curiosity and love for horror keep me intrigued.

If you're planning to catch Until Dawn in theaters or are eager to know when it will be available for streaming, here are all 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

Until Dawn will eventually be available for streaming 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 just four months after their theatrical release. If this pattern continues, you can expect Until Dawn to be available on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before hitting streaming services, Until Dawn will be available for purchase or rental through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. VOD release dates can vary, often influenced by box office performance. With shorter theatrical release windows becoming more common, Until Dawn might be available for rent as early as the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

While the Until Dawn movie draws inspiration from the 2014 survival horror game, it introduces different characters and a new 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 penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, with David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation) at the helm as director. 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 depiction of bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The movie has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.