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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 sequel, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Tammi and written by Scott Cawthon, is scheduled to premiere in cinemas on December 5, 2025.
  • The new installment continues the story after William Afton is revealed as a serial killer, building on the success of the original 2023 film.
  • The film stars Josh Hutcherson as Mike, Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa, and Piper Rubio as Abby, who uncovers dark secrets and rekindles ties with haunted animatronics.
  • The first installment was a major financial success, earning $291 million globally against a $20 million production cost, while its sequel’s trailer quickly amassed over a million views within three hours, reflecting strong enthusiasm from fans.
  • The sequel's release suggests ongoing franchise growth with Blumhouse hopeful for a threequel, fueled by fan enthusiasm and the original's considerable commercial success.
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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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