"Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Pending"

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

While the movie takes its name from the game, it largely diverges in terms of plot and characters. 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." Despite this, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation keep fans interested.

Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes near you at major theater chains such as Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and 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 films like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have appeared on Netflix four months after their theatrical release. Following this pattern, **Until Dawn should be available to stream on Netflix around August 25**.

What About VOD?

Before hitting streaming services, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces like Prime Video. The exact VOD release date can vary, often influenced by box office performance. However, with shorter theatrical windows becoming more common, Until Dawn might be available to rent by the end of May.

The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, introduces new characters and a unique storyline. The official synopsis reads:

"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 and helmed by director David F. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation. The film features a talented cast including:

• 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 film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.