The highly anticipated adaptation of the popular video game “Until Dawn” has officially been scheduled for release in the spring of 2025. This feature film, produced by Sony’s Screen Gems, will hit theaters on April 25, 2025, promising to bring the chilling narrative of the game to a broader audience.
David F. Sandberg, known for his work in the horror genre, is at the helm of this project, directing from a recent script penned by Gary Dauberman, with a previous draft written by Blair Butler. The film boasts a talented cast including Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, Odessa A’zion, Maia Mitchell, and veteran actor Peter Stormare.
For those unfamiliar, “Until Dawn” is an interactive horror drama released in 2015. Developed by Supermassive Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, the game places players in the shoes of eight young adults stranded on Blackwood Mountain, where their survival hangs by a thread. One of its unique features is the butterfly effect system, allowing players’ choices to significantly impact the storyline, leading to different potential outcomes for the characters.
The production team is backed by notable names, including Dauberman, Mia Maniscalco, Sandberg, Lotta Losten, Roy Lee, Asad Qizilbash, and Carter Swan, with Charles Miller taking on the role of executive producer.
On the same day as its release, moviegoers can also expect the premiere of Ben Affleck’s thriller sequel “The Accountant 2” from Amazon MGM Studios, alongside an untitled Shudder film by IFC.
Stay tuned as we cover more developments in the lead-up to the film’s launch, which promises to blend the immersive elements of the game with the suspense of a cinematic experience.