The highly awaited horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is set to hit theaters on December 5, 2025, as confirmed by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions. The film continues the terrifying story of haunted animatronics and follows the massive success of the first movie, which earned nearly $300 million worldwide.
Directed by Emma Tammi, the sequel brings back fan-favorite actors like Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard, while introducing new faces such as Skeet Ulrich, Wayne Knight, and Mckenna Grace.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Release Date and Theatrical Plans
The official release date for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is December 5, 2025, in the United States. International audiences will see the film a day earlier in some regions, including Brazil, Mexico, and Germany (December 4). Unlike the first movie, which had a simultaneous Peacock release, the sequel will debut exclusively in theaters before streaming.
The first film became Blumhouse’s highest-grossing horror movie ever, making the sequel one of the most anticipated horror releases of 2025.
Returning and New Cast Members
The sequel brings back key actors from the first film:
- Josh Hutcherson as Mike Schmidt, the former security guard
- Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa Shelly, a police officer and daughter of William Afton
- Piper Rubio as Abby Schmidt, Mike’s younger sister
- Matthew Lillard as William Afton, the villainous serial killer
New additions to the cast include:
- Skeet Ulrich as Henry Emily, co-founder of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza
- Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park, Seinfeld) in an undisclosed role
- Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) as a paranormal investigator
- Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone) as a new security guard
“We hoped it would connect with audiences, but I don’t think that anybody, even on our side of things, expected it to really connect the way that it did.” — Josh Hutcherson on the first film’s success
Plot and Story Details
The sequel takes place one year after the events of the first movie. The town has turned the horrors of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza into a local legend, leading to the first-ever Fazfest celebration.
Mike and Vanessa have kept the truth about the animatronics from Abby, but when she sneaks out to reunite with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, she unknowingly awakens a long-dormant evil. The film will explore the dark origins of Freddy’s and introduce new threats, including upgraded animatronics.
“There’s more animatronics being brought in, different animatronics being brought in, and the world just opens up in a big way.” — Josh Hutcherson on the sequel’s scares
Production and Behind-the-Scenes
Filming began in October 2024 and wrapped in February 2025. The movie was shot in New Orleans, with sets including a rebuilt Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop returned to design the animatronics, introducing characters from the second game like Toy Freddy, Mangle, and Withered animatronics.
The first teaser trailer dropped in April 2025, followed by a full trailer in July 2025, revealing more intense horror sequences and the return of fan-favorite characters.
Fan Reactions and Expectations
The trailer has already generated massive excitement, with fans praising the darker tone and expanded lore.
“This looks much better than the first one—even creepier & more thrilling with the Fazbears sneaking around. And getting upgrades? Scary.” — FirstShowing.net review
With test screenings reportedly receiving positive reactions, the sequel is expected to surpass the original’s box office success.
Where to Watch Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
The film will be released only in theaters on December 5, 2025 (with some countries getting it on December 4). A streaming release on Peacock is expected around April 2026.
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Credits: Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Variety, Deadline, IMDb, Wikipedia.
