The thrilling video game adaptation Five Nights at Freddy’s (check out our comprehensive review HERE) has swiftly ascended to become Blumhouse Productions’ top-grossing film. This remarkable achievement occurred upon its release in theaters and subsequently on the Peacock streaming platform, where it outperformed several successful titles such as Split, The Invisible Man, The Black Phone, M3GAN, the recent Halloween trilogy, along with the iconic Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and The Purge franchises, amassing an impressive total of $295 million. Consequently, anticipation builds for a sequel set to hit theaters on December 5, 2025. Excitingly, a full trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 has just been released online, and you can view it in the embed above.

The storyline of the first Five Nights at Freddy’s centers around a beleaguered security guard who takes on a job at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. During his first night shift, he quickly realizes that surviving the night at Freddy’s is far from straightforward. Now, a shocking new chapter of animatronic horror unfolds. One year has elapsed since the supernatural events at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, and the chilling tales have morphed into a quirky local legend, sparking the town’s inaugural Fazfest celebration. Former security guard Mike, portrayed by Josh Hutcherson, alongside police officer Vanessa, played by Elizabeth Lail, has sheltered the truth from Mike’s 11-year-old sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), regarding the fate of her beloved animatronic companions. However, when Abby clandestinely ventures out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, a horrifying series of events is unleashed, revealing sinister secrets about the true origins of Freddy’s and awakening a long-buried terror that has remained hidden for decades.

As detailed in the synopsis, the original cast members return for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, including Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games), Elizabeth Lail (You), and Piper Rubio (Holly & Ivy). Joining them are Matthew Lillard (Scream) and Theodus Crane (Underground). New additions to the cast feature Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone), Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park), Mckenna Grace from the Ghostbusters franchise, Teo Briones (Final Destination: Bloodlines), and Skeet Ulrich, Lillard’s co-star from Scream.

The first film adaptation was initially set to be developed at Warner Bros., with director Gil Kenan (Monster House) working on the screenplay alongside Tyler Burton Smith (known for the Child’s Play remake). The project later transitioned to Blumhouse Productions, where Chris Columbus (Home Alone) was attached for several years as director. Ultimately, production commenced under the direction of Emma Tammi, recognized for her work on The Wind, Into the Dark: Delivered, and Into the Dark: Blood Moon. Tammi collaborated on the screenplay with Seth Cuddeback (Mateo) and the original creator of the video game, Scott Cawthon. The writers of Tragedy Girls, Tyler MacIntyre and Chris Lee Hill, also contributed story credit alongside Cawthon. Tammi has taken the helm for the sequel, adapting a script crafted by Cawthon.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is produced by Jason Blum, the founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, along with Scott Cawthon, who also produced the first film. The executive producers include director Emma Tammi, Beatriz Sequeira, Christopher Warner, Russell Binder, and Marc Mostman. The innovative special effects, which bring the terrifying animatronic creatures to life on the big screen, are the result of the talented team at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

UPDATE: A lively Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 panel took place recently at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring several cast members in attendance. Chris Bumbray from JoBlo was present and shared the following insights: The filmmakers revealed their decision to utilize Jim Henson animatronics rather than relying heavily on CGI, opting for practical effects as much as possible. They also highlighted that the sequel boasts over three times the number of animatronics compared to the first film.

Teo Briones mentioned that he has been a fan of the games since childhood. His character, Alex, serves as the videographer for a paranormal activity web series. Theodus Crane reprises his role as Mike’s best friend, expressing concern for Mike’s relationship with Vanessa (Lail) and acting as the audience’s representative. Crane expressed his gratitude towards the fandom, noting how many fans have reached out to him via social media, admitting he was unaware of the franchise’s extensive reach. Piper Rubio shared her excitement about attending her first Comic-Con, marveling at the immense support for the franchise, stating that the audience was completely engaged. Her character deeply misses Freddy and the gang, prompting her to create her own robot. She interacts with animatronics more than anyone else in the film, which has led to humorous moments where parts of them fall off, and even a situation where one caught fire! Josh Hutcherson remarked that viewing the animatronics through Rubio’s eyes adds an interesting perspective, as she adores them, while he finds them quite creepy. In the sequel, Mike aspires to return to a normal life, but Hutcherson hints that this won’t be an easy path.

What about Matthew Lillard? Although he wasn’t at Comic-Con, he sent a video message expressing his disbelief that “our little movie” has made it to Hall H. He conveyed his appreciation for the fan base’s support and shared how proud he feels to portray his character. He jokingly mentioned that if the film succeeds, a third installment would be in the works, and if that happens, he hopes to have a chance to confront Mike! He also introduced Skeet Ulrich, who praised Lillard, saying, “How amazing is Matthew Lillard? He’s just the best.” As for Ulrich’s character, he couldn’t disclose much but hinted at a significant emotional connection to the unfolding events. He mentioned that he and Lillard have reconnected through shared appearances at conventions, strengthening their bond after years of minimal contact post-Scream.

The filmmakers have expressed interest in developing a Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, but currently, there is no news regarding a potential Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach movie.

Attendees were also treated to a scene from the film: “Mckenna Grace plays the host of a paranormal show, with Briones as her videographer. They explore Freddy’s and discover the animatronic characters (Freddy, Bonnie, and Chika) all wrapped up. When they inquire about Foxy, they learn that she was dismantled by children, reassembled, and is forever changed. Suddenly, they hear eerie jack-in-the-box style music, marking the end of the clip.”

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