Draft:Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (film)

Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Directed by	Emma Tammi
Screenplay by	Scott Cawthon; Seth Cuddeback; Emma Tammi;
Based on	Five Nights at Freddy's; by Scott Cawthon
Produced by	Scott Cawthon; Jason Blum;
Starring	Josh Hutcherson; Elizabeth Lail; Piper Rubio; Matthew Lillard;
Production; companies	Blumhouse Productions; Scott Cawthon Productions;
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	December 5, 2025;
Country	United States
Language	English

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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is an upcoming supernatural horror film and the second installment in the Five Nights at Freddy's film series, which is based on the video game series of the same name created by Scott Cawthon. The sequel to the 2023 film, Five Nights at Freddy's, it is directed by Emma Tammi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Cawthon and Seth Cuddeback. The film stars Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard, reprising their roles from the previous film.

Cawthon stated in August 2018 that there could be a second Five Nights at Freddy's film following the events of the second game if the first film were successful. Hutcherson revealed the development of a sequel in January 2024, with Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions officially confirming it three months later. Principal photography is expected to begin in October 2024.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on December 5, 2025.

Cast

Josh Hutcherson as Mike Schmidt^[1]
Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa^[1]
Piper Rubio as Abby, Mike's younger sister^[1]
Matthew Lillard as William Afton^[2]

Production

Development

In August 2018, Scott Cawthon said that if the first film were to be successful, there could be a second film that follows the events of the second game.^[3] A sequel was revealed to be in development by Josh Hutcherson, the actor who portrayed the role of Mike Schmidt in the previous film, in January 2024.^[4] In April 2024, Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions officially confirmed the sequel,^[5] and that Jim Henson's Creature Shop would return to design animatronics for the film.^[6] Matthew Lillard, who portrayed William Afton in the first film, is expected to reprise his role after previously confirming that he signed a three-picture deal with the studios.^[2] In October 2024, Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Lillard were confirmed to reprise their roles.^[1]

Filming

Principal photography was expected to start in late October 2024.^[7]^[8] At New York Comic-Con on October 17, Matthew Lillard stated that filming would start in "10 days", putting the filming date at October 27 specifically.^[9]^[10]^[11]

Release

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 5, 2025.^[12]^[13]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 18, 2024). "'Five Nights At Freddy's 2' Poster Unveiled At NYCC". Deadline Hollywood.
^ ^a ^b Watel, Stephanie (February 4, 2023). "Matthew Lillard Confirms He Signed a Three-Film Deal for Five Nights at Freddy's". MovieWeb.
^ Wilson, Mike (August 31, 2018). "'Five Nights at Freddy's' Creator Reveals First Draft of Film Script Complete + More". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
^ Earl, William (January 8, 2024). "Josh Hutcherson Says 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Is in the Works and He's 'Dying to Get Back on Set,' Jennifer Lawrence Texted Him About Film's Box Office". Variety. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
^ Couch, Aaron (April 10, 2024). "'Five Nights at Freddy's' Sequel in the Works at Universal, Blumhouse". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ "Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Release Date Confirmed by Matthew Lillard". Men's Journal. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
^ Makuch, Eddie (September 12, 2024). "Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Movie Gets Exciting Update". GameSpot. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
^ Dedman, Tanner (October 17, 2024). "Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Star Matthew Lillard Confirms When Filming Starts (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
^ MaGee, Ny (October 20, 2024). "Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Star Reveals Huge Filming Update". MovieWeb. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
^ Levy, Carly (October 18, 2024). "Matthew Lillard Reveals When Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Is Filming And It's Very Soon". Cinemablend. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
^ Rubin, Rebecca (April 10, 2024). "'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Officially in the Works at Universal". Variety.
^ Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "Universal Dates 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2, 'Woman In The Yard' & 'Drop'; 'The Black Phone', 'M3GAN' Sequels Pushed". Deadline. Retrieved May 16, 2024.

External links

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at IMDb

[PosterConf-1] D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 18, 2024). "'Five Nights At Freddy's 2' Poster Unveiled At NYCC". Deadline Hollywood.

[3deal-2] Watel, Stephanie (February 4, 2023). "Matthew Lillard Confirms He Signed a Three-Film Deal for Five Nights at Freddy's". MovieWeb.

[:0-3] Wilson, Mike (August 31, 2018). "'Five Nights at Freddy's' Creator Reveals First Draft of Film Script Complete + More". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2023.

[4] Earl, William (January 8, 2024). "Josh Hutcherson Says 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Is in the Works and He's 'Dying to Get Back on Set,' Jennifer Lawrence Texted Him About Film's Box Office". Variety. Retrieved January 8, 2024.

[5] Couch, Aaron (April 10, 2024). "'Five Nights at Freddy's' Sequel in the Works at Universal, Blumhouse". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 11, 2024.

[6] "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 11, 2024.

[7] "Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Release Date Confirmed by Matthew Lillard". Men's Journal. Retrieved August 5, 2024.

[8] Makuch, Eddie (September 12, 2024). "Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Movie Gets Exciting Update". GameSpot. Retrieved December 6, 2024.

[9] Dedman, Tanner (October 17, 2024). "Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Star Matthew Lillard Confirms When Filming Starts (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.

[10] MaGee, Ny (October 20, 2024). "Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Star Reveals Huge Filming Update". MovieWeb. Retrieved December 6, 2024.

[11] Levy, Carly (October 18, 2024). "Matthew Lillard Reveals When Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Is Filming And It's Very Soon". Cinemablend. Retrieved December 6, 2024.

[12] Rubin, Rebecca (April 10, 2024). "'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Officially in the Works at Universal". Variety.

[13] Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "Universal Dates 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2, 'Woman In The Yard' & 'Drop'; 'The Black Phone', 'M3GAN' Sequels Pushed". Deadline. Retrieved May 16, 2024.

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