Until Dawn is now a part of our upcoming horror movies list – and this is what we know so far about the new film.
In May 2022, when Resident Evil on Netflix was another one of its umpteenth adaptations (this time as a TV series) within the Resident Evil franchise, I wrote an article about video games. Specifically, I wrote about the horror video games that deserve to be turned into movies.
One of my picks was Until Dawn, and now, it’s getting the adaptation it deserves. Here is what we know so far about it.
What Is The Until Dawn Release Date?
As of updating this in January 2025, Until Dawn will release on April 25, 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter, meaning it will be a part of our 2025 release schedule.
With this in mind, I’m going to need the next few months to go by quickly.
What Is Until Dawn About?
If you’re wondering what this film is going to detail, here is what we know so far:
Until Dawn Will Be An Adaptation Of The Video Game Of The Same Name
So, for those who don’t know anything about Until Dawn, here is your crash course – it's an interactive drama horror game from Supermassive Games, a developer who made the project for PlayStation. But the movie isn’t necessarily going to be exactly like the story that we know in the game, which we’ll get to in just a bit. that, which we’ll get into in just a bit.
In the video game, Until Dawn follows the story of a group of young adults staying in a cabin for a weekend when dangerous monsters on the outside threaten their lives, and they literally have to survive until dawn, when they can get help, and the monsters – Wendigos – are not outside.
The game is what I would call a “choose-your-own-demise,” where there is a butterfly effect in place – meaning, one little choice can either make or break your playthrough, and give you plenty of different endings.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Until Dawn will be an adaptation of the video game of the same name. But, based on some new news, it’s not going to be the same story.
The Film Will Be A “New Story” With “New Characters”
While the film will take place in the universe of Until Dawn, it was confirmed at an CES 2025 presentation from Ashley Brucks, the president of Sony’s film division, and actor Peter Stormare, that Until Dawn is going to be a new story with new characters set in the same universe:
The movie is going to be full of fresh characters and victims in a brand new story loaded with twists, so whether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, get ready for Until Dawn like you've never seen it before…the key to successful adapting these games comes down to one thing: respecting the source material. Our close collaboration with PlayStation Productions gives us and our filmmakers the advantage of working directly with the creators of the game. It's a careful balance of trying to identify and incorporate what the fans love about the game and the experience as well as offering something fresh and exciting to entice newcomers. In adapting Until Dawn, filmmaker David F. Sandberg, who is a big fan of the widely acclaimed game, took the essence of what makes the game great and selected elements we think are the most important to the fans and paid homage to it in the right way…we then built out Until Dawn's universe, using the core premise of a group of friends who encounter a variety of terrifying threats to tell a new story that is truly visceral and horrifying.
With this in mind, it makes me curious about what the story is that they’re going to tell – and boy oh boy, I can’t wait. Already, I’m digging the vibes. Let’s light this candle.
The Until Dawn Cast
There’s a whole slew of people confirmed by Deadline for Until Dawn. These include:
Ella Rubin
Ella Rubin was cast in Until Dawn. Rubin even took to Instagram to share how excited she was to be filming the movie:
In 2024, the actress was in the Amazon Prime original movie, The Idea of You, and also played a role in Masters of the Air, one of the best Apple TV+ shows.
Michael Cimino
Michael Cimino was also cast in Until Dawn. Cimino also took the Instagram to share his excitement for the film, and that he couldn’t wait to make people “scream in theaters:”
The actor is known primarily for his role in Love, Victor, one of the best LGBTQ+ shows out there, and has appeared in other shows such as Never Have I Ever and Hamster & Gretel.
Ji-young Yoo
Ji-young Yoo was cast in Until Dawn, and has appeared in films such as Moxie, The Sky is Everywhere and more. She also played a recurring role in Sweet Home, a great South Korean horror show.
Odessa A’zion
Odessa A’zion was also confirmed by Deadline for Until Dawn. The actress appeared in the shows Fam and Grand Army, and also played roles in movies like Hellraiser, Fresh Kills, Am I OK? and more.
Additionally, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed three other cast members in July 2024. These include:
Maia Mitchell
Maia Mitchell was confirmed to be joining the cast. She’s appeared in movies like the Teen Beach films, Hot Summer Nights, Never Goin’ Back and more. She also held a leading role in The Fosters and Good Trouble.
Belmont Cameli
Belmont Cameli will be appearing in Until Dawn. The actor has appeared in shows like Saved by the Bell (the reboot) and other movies like Along for the Ride, Most Guys Are Losers and more.
Peter Stormare As Dr. Hill
Peter Stormare will play Dr. Hill in Until Dawn. You might notice that he’s the only cast member that has a character name attached to him, and that’s because he’s actually reprising the same character that he played in the video game, according to The Hollywood Reporter article above. Stormare has appeared in films like Fargo, Constantine, 22 Jump Street and more.
Already this cast is so fantastic. I have to say that I doubt many other cast members from the video game will come back for the movie. It could also end up being a situation like The Last of Us cast, where the original actress who played Ellie in the game came back in a guest role for the TV show, while Bella Ramsay actually played Ellie. We could see them appear in a different, minor role. Only time will tell.
David F. Sandberg Directed
David F. Sandberg directed Until Dawn. He even released a statement in the article from The Hollywood Reporter in regards to the casting of the film:
I’ve been longing to do horror again after Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation, and this film explores the many great subgenres of horror to create the most terrifying experience possible. Capturing the essence of the game but with new characters, it serves as a great stand-alone introduction to the world for the newcomer as well as offers something new that the fans of the game will enjoy.
The Swedish director has worked on several major horror films, such as Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation in The Conjuring universe, and the Shazam! films, but Until Dawn will mark his return to the horror movie world.
Filming Has Wrapped
Filming for the movie began in August 2024. Asad Qizilbash, the Head of Product at PlayStation Studios, confirmed it as well on his Twitter page:
And so it begins. @CarterSwan @SonyPictures @PlayStation @Sony pic.twitter.com/6JbvkeqLBkAugust 5, 2024
In October 2024, Sandberg once again took to his Instagram to confirm that filming for the movie had ended:
So now I’m even more excited to see this film. With Until Dawn confirmed, I think it’s time to revisit the game and test my reaction skills again, because now I need to prepare myself for the horror movie of the decade. It's time to get scared all over again – and hopefully get ready for a trailer soon.
And, if you’re craving another horror video game adaptation, check out our guide for the film adaptation of Death Stranding.
