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Abby's 'Friends' Plead for Help in 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'

UNITED STATES, JUL 24 – The sequel expands the story one year later, revealing dark secrets about Freddy's origin and featuring returning characters, with Universal releasing the trailer ahead of the December film debut.

  • The horror movie Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Tammi and produced by Blumhouse, is scheduled to debut in cinemas on December 5th, 2025.
  • The sequel follows the 2023 original, which became the top-performing horror movie of that year and was approved for a second installment due to its impressive box office returns despite mixed critical reviews.
  • The story takes place one year after the first film's events, focusing on 11-year-old Abby who reconnects with animatronics, triggering dark secrets and unleashing a hidden horror.
  • The first trailer earned over a million views in three hours with a 166,000 to 750 like-to-dislike ratio, and producer Jason Blum stated, "If you go see the movie, they'll make a third one!"
  • The sequel is expected to expand the story beyond Freddy Fazbear's pizzeria, featuring returning and new cast members, and suggests continued franchise growth depending on audience reception.
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Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail will return with their roles from the first installment that was based on the successful horror video game

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Kotaku broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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