2025 continues to bring thehorrorhits to genre fans. Whether it’s bloody original gems or scary franchise sequels, there’s no shortage of screams to be had at the movies so far this year. On the adaptation side of things, one of the biggest genre sequels of the year is going to beFive Nights at Freddy’s 2. The next installment of the Blumhouse series, based on the video game of the same name, haunts theaters this winter. Now, before horror fans return to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria,the original film is getting a new 4K edition.
AnAmazon exclusive,the new version ofFive Nights at Freddy’sis the “Ultimate Collector’s Edition.”This comes with anIconArt print of Freddy Fazbear and his animatronic friends as well as a4K/Blu-ray/Digital combo packsteelbook.While not the first steelbook for the film, this particular one features the teaser poster forFive Nights at Freddy’swith the title villain in a ball pit looking very sinister in nature. His bandmates join him on the back of the steelbook. The inside artwork is an image from the film ofFreddy, Chica, Bonnie, and Foxy. This release will also come with a certificate of authenticity. The entire package, which houses everything securely in a pizza box, will be $74.99 USD.
A Horrifically Fun Video-Game Adaptation
WhileFive Nights at Freddy’swas far from a critical darling, holding a disappointing 32% onRotten Tomatoes, it made akilling at the box office, raking inalmost $300 million worldwide. That was with it being a pandemic hybrid theater + streaming release. This easily madeFive Nights at Freddy’sbecomeBlumhouse’s highest-grossing film in their history.
The film itself was light on horror, which upset some fans of the game, but it was filled to the brim with franchise references.Jason Blumand directorEmma Tammipoured a lot of love into this film.It also helped that starsJosh Hutcherson(Hunger Games), Elizabeth Lail (You), andMatthew Lillard(Scream) brought a lot of campy goodnessto the film. Both the director and the ensemble cast are returning for the sequel, which is promised to be much more horror-centric. It also adds other young genre vets to the franchise, likeMcKenna Grace(Annabelle Comes Home) andTeo Briones(Chucky).
When Does ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2‘ Release?
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2releases in theaters on August 18, 2025. The first film is also streaming on Starz andHulu. Before Freddy Fazbear scares us all over again, you can pre-orderFive Nights at Freddy’snew 4K steelbook set on Amazon now.The edition will be released just in time for Halloween on October 7th.
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