Video game adaptations are thriving, with recent releases like A Minecraft Movie, the Devil May Cry anime, and The Last of Us Season 2. Now, Sony's 2015 survival horror game Until Dawn inspires a new cinematic venture.

Until Dawn captivated audiences during the peak of YouTube's "Let's Play" era, offering immersive cinematics, meaningful choices, and chilling jump scares that made it as engaging to watch as to play.

The film draws loosely from the game, primarily borrowing its name. IGN's review notes that it "takes the title and some elements from the game but carves its own path, with mixed success." Still, horror enthusiasts may find it intriguing enough to check out.

For those eager to catch Until Dawn in theaters or curious about its streaming debut, see the details below.

Where to Watch Until Dawn

Until Dawn hit theaters on Friday, April 25. Find showtimes at major theater chains below:

Until Dawn Streaming Debut

Until Dawn will stream on Netflix, thanks to a licensing deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Following the trend of recent Sony films like Venom: The Last Dance and Saturday Night, it’s expected to arrive on Netflix around August 25, four months after its theatrical release.

VOD Availability

Before streaming, Until Dawn will be available for rent or purchase on platforms like Prime Video. VOD releases depend on box office performance, but a shorter theatrical window could see it available by late May.

Until Dawn Plot Summary

While inspired by the 2014 survival horror game, the Until Dawn movie introduces new characters and a distinct narrative. Official synopsis:

"A year after her sister’s disappearance, Clover and her friends venture to a remote valley to uncover the truth. At an abandoned visitor center, they face a masked killer who picks them off one by one. But when they inexplicably awaken at the start of the same night, they’re trapped in a terrifying loop, reliving the horror repeatedly."

Until Dawn Cast and Characters

Written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler, and directed by David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation), the Until Dawn movie features:

Until Dawn Rating and Duration

Rated R for intense horror violence, disturbing imagery, brief strong language, and sexual content, Until Dawn runs for 1 hour and 43 minutes.