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 the list, we now have a 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 not only a thrilling game to play but also entertaining to watch others experience. Its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and effective jumpscares made it a standout title. However, the movie appears to diverge significantly from the game, borrowing mainly the name and some key elements. 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 the interest alive.

Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes at major cinema chains such as Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse.

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

The film will eventually be available on Netflix, thanks to a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Recent Sony releases like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night have followed a pattern of appearing on Netflix four months after their theatrical debut. If Until Dawn follows suit, it should be streamable on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before hitting streaming platforms, Until Dawn will be accessible through digital marketplaces such as Prime Video. VOD release dates can vary, often influenced by box office performance. With a shorter theatrical window, Until Dawn might be available for rental by the end of May.

The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, introduces a new cast and a fresh narrative. 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

Written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and directed by David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation), the Until Dawn movie features a talented cast:

Ella Rubin as CloverMichael Cimino as MaxOdessa A'zion as NinaJi-young Yoo as MeganBelmont Cameli as AbelMaia Mitchell as MelaniePeter Stormare as Hill### Until Dawn Rating and Runtime

Until Dawn is rated R for its bloody horror violence, disturbing/grisly images, brief strong language, and sexual material. The film runs for a total of one hour and 43 minutes.