"Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Pending"

Video game adaptations are currently all the rage, with recent releases like the Minecraft movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Adding to this wave is the new movie inspired by Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn. This game, released during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, was equally enjoyable to watch as it was to play, thanks to its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and memorable jumpscares.

However, the Until Dawn movie appears to take only the name and a few key elements from the original game. According to 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." Despite this, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation keep fans interested.

If you're eager to watch Until Dawn in theaters or wondering about its streaming release, here are 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

The movie will eventually be available to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases such as Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have typically appeared on Netflix about four months after their theatrical debut. If this pattern continues, Until Dawn should be available to stream on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before it hits streaming, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. Video on Demand (VOD) release dates can vary based on box office performance, but with shorter theatrical windows, Until Dawn might be available to rent by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, introduces different characters and a standalone 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, with David F. Sandberg (known for Annabelle: Creation) at the helm. The cast includes:

• 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 bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.