Draft:Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (film)

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is an upcoming American supernatural horror film and the second instalment in the Five Nights at Freddy's film series, which is based on the video game series of the same name created by Scott Cawthon. It is the sequel to the 2023 film, Five Nights at Freddy's, and is set to be released by Universal Pictures on December 5, 2025.

Cast

 * Matthew Lillard as William Afton

Development
In August 2018, Scott Cawthon said that if the first film were to be successful, there could be a second film that follows the events of the second game. A sequel was revealed to be in development by Josh Hutcherson, the actor who portrayed the role of Mike Schmidt in the previous film, in January 2024. In April 2024, Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions officially confirmed the sequel, and that Jim Henson's Creature Shop would return to design animatronics for the film.

Casting
Actor Matthew Lillard, who portrayed William Afton in the first film, is expected to reprise his role after previously confirming that he signed a three-picture deal with the studios.

Filming
Principal photography is expected to start in the fall of 2024.

Release
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 5, 2025.