Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Release Date Awaited

Video game adaptations are currently in vogue, with recent releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Adding to this trend, Sony's 2015 survival horror game, Until Dawn, has inspired a new movie that hit theaters this month.

Until Dawn was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, captivating audiences with its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and effective jump scares. It was a game that was as enjoyable to watch as it was to play. However, the new movie, while sharing the same name, seems to deviate significantly from the original game's plot. 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 these differences, the allure of horror and curiosity about the adaptation are enough to pique interest.

If you're planning to watch Until Dawn in theaters or are curious about when it will be available to stream, here are the details you need:

Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes at major theater chains like Fandango, Regal Theaters, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Alamo Drafthouse.

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

Until Dawn is set to stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Following the trend of recent Sony movies like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, which became available on Netflix four months after their theatrical release, Until Dawn is expected to be streamable around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before it hits streaming platforms, Until Dawn will be available for purchase or rental through digital marketplaces such as Prime Video. The VOD release date can vary based on the movie's box office performance, but with shorter theatrical windows becoming the norm, you might be able to rent it by the end of May.

What Is Until Dawn About?

The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 game, features a new storyline and different characters. 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

Until Dawn was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and directed by David F. Sandberg, known for Annabelle: Creation. 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 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.