"Until Dawn Hits Theaters: Streaming Date Revealed?"

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. Now, the 2015 survival horror game Until Dawn is getting its own cinematic treatment.

Until Dawn was a standout during the peak of the YouTube "Let's Play" era, offering a thrilling experience whether you were playing or watching. The game was renowned for its high-quality cinematics, impactful in-game choices, and effective jump scares. However, the movie appears to take only the name and a few key elements from the original game. 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 my interest piqued.

If you're eager to watch Until Dawn in theaters or want to know when you can stream it, here are the details you need.

Until Dawn premiered in theaters on Friday, April 25. You can find showtimes at major theater chains such as:

• Fandango
• Regal Theaters
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Alamo Drafthouse

Until Dawn Streaming Release Date

The film will 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 hit Netflix about four months after their theatrical debut. If this pattern continues, Until Dawn should be streamable on Netflix around August 25.

What About VOD?

Before hitting streaming services, Until Dawn will be accessible via Video on Demand (VOD) on platforms like Prime Video. VOD availability can vary, often influenced by box office performance. With a shorter theatrical run, you might be able to rent Until Dawn by the end of May.

The Until Dawn movie, while inspired by the 2014 game, introduces new characters and a unique 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 movie was penned by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler and helmed 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 intense horror violence, disturbing images, brief strong language, and sexual content. The film has a runtime of one hour and 43 minutes.