The highly anticipated horror film, Five Nights at Freddy’s, is set to terrify audiences in theaters and on Peacock with a simultaneous release on October 27, 2023. Produced by Jason Blum’s Blumhouse, the film adaptation of the popular video game series will be available on Universal Pictures’ streaming service and in multiplexes nationwide.
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Although producer Jason Blum made an announcement about the release date on Twitter last night, there was no mention of the movie’s debut on Peacock. Nonetheless, horror fans can look forward to the thrills of Five Nights at Freddy’s in both the theatrical and streaming formats this coming October.
As promised:#FNAF FANS: You asked and we delivered. #FNAFMovie is coming this Halloween on October 27. 2023!!!!!
205 days until the party.
And that is the BIG NEWS
— Jason Blum (@jason_blum) April 6, 2023
Variety reminds us, “A day-and-date horror release has become an annual affair for Universal. This will mark the third time that the studio has set a hybrid debut for a Blumhouse production in October. Previously, both Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022) landed on Peacock the same day that they opened in theaters.”
Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard
“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” directed by Emma Tammi, tells the story of a security guard who encounters a series of terrifying events while on the night shift at a pizza joint. The film features an impressive cast, including Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Kat Conner Sterling, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Matthew Lillard. Additionally, the animatronic designs and technology used in the film are created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
Produced by Jason Blum and Scott Cawthon, the movie is also executive produced by Bea Sequeira, Russell Binder, and Christopher H. Warner. The collaboration between Blumhouse and Striker Entertainment ensures a thrilling experience for audiences.