Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025): Release, Cast, Reviews

Few horror sequels carry as much weight as a follow-up to a surprise blockbuster. When the first Five Nights at Freddy’s film grossed nearly $300 million worldwide in 2023, fans started asking one question: would there be a sequel? Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 arrived in December 2025, directed by Emma Tammi, and is now streaming on Peacock. Here’s a breakdown of what the film delivers, from its new animatronics to the lore Easter eggs that tie back to the games.

Release year: 2025 ·
Director: Emma Tammi ·
Streaming on: Peacock ·
Previous film: Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023)

The key details at a glance: five facts that shape the film’s identity.

Will there be a Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 movie?

Yes. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 was released in 2025 as a direct sequel to the 2023 film. Director Emma Tammi returned, and Scott Cawthon wrote the screenplay (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)). The film is now streaming on Peacock and plays in select theaters.

When is the release date of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2?

The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater on December 2, 2025, and went wide on December 5, 2025, in the United States (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)). Peacock lists the U.S. release as December 5, 2025 (Peacock (streaming service)), while Letterboxd notes a USA premiere on December 3, 2025, for some markets (Letterboxd (film community)).

Who is in the cast of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2?

• Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Mckenna Grace, Freddy Carter, Theodus Crane, Teo Briones, Wayne Knight, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard (Peacock (streaming service))
• Voice performances: Megan Fox, Kellen Goff, MatPat (Peacock (streaming service))

What is the plot of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2?

According to Peacock, the film follows Mike and Abby after the events of the first movie. Abby’s search for her animatronic friends uncovers a dark secret, and Mike must race to stop a new threat at a new location featuring Toy animatronics (Peacock (streaming service)). The official trailer teases: “They’re not just at Freddy’s anymore” (YouTube (official trailer)).

Did Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 movie do well?

Box office data and critical reception paint a mixed picture. The first film earned over $289 million globally (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)), setting a high bar. Early indications for the sequel are more measured. Rotten Tomatoes scores and audience reactions reflect a moderate response.

What are the reviews of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2?

As of late 2025, Rotten Tomatoes shows mixed reviews from critics and a moderate audience score. On IMDb the film holds a user rating consistent with the first movie (IMDb (film database)). Fangoria and horror outlets have noted the stronger emphasis on animatronic lore over jump scares.

Is F2 a hit or flop?

Box office data hasn’t been fully reported, but early projections from industry analysts suggest a domestic opening in the range of $80–100 million, below the first film’s $132 million debut (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)). Streaming on Peacock likely cannibalized some theatrical attendance. Universal Pictures has not released official totals.

What happens if you call 1 833 578 0158?

The phone number 1-833-578-0158 appears in promotional material for the film, directly referencing a famous Easter egg from the games. Calling it plays a prerecorded message connected to the game’s lore — the same number that appeared in the original Five Nights at Freddy’s phone calls (Peacock (streaming service)).

According to the fan wiki, the number is a direct callback to the “Phone Guy” training tapes from the first game, and its inclusion ties the film directly to the game canon.

What child possessed Bonnie?

In the game lore, the animatronic Bonnie is possessed by the spirit of a child named Jeremy. This is part of the five missing children incident at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. In the film, Bonnie appears with a heavily damaged face — a design choice that director Emma Tammi has described as a nod to the character’s deterioration over decades.

Why is Bonnie missing his face?

The missing face is a visual cue from the games: Bonnie’s face is often shown partially torn off in the original Five Nights at Freddy’s game. In the film, the damage reflects years of disuse and the animatronic’s decay, but also serves as a psychological horror element — the audience never sees Bonnie’s full expression.

Why does Bonnet say “take me with you”?

Bonnet, a smaller version of Bonnie (a hand puppet in the film’s promotional material), says “take me with you” in a childlike voice. This line echoes the game character Bonnet from Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location, where the puppet asks to be taken to the player. In the film, it reinforces the possession theme: the spirits of children are trapped inside the animatronics and desperate to escape.

Is a FNAF 3 movie confirmed?

As of late 2025, a third film has not been officially greenlit. Studio statements and Scott Cawthon’s involvement remain unclear. Emma Tammi has expressed interest in continuing, and Blumhouse Productions has not ruled out a trilogy, but no production timeline exists (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database)).

“They’re not just at Freddy’s anymore.”

— Official trailer (YouTube (official trailer))

“Available to own on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD.”

— Official movie site (Official movie site (studio landing page))

The pattern is clear: the franchise is in a transition period. The first film’s massive success gave the sequel a built-in audience, but the shift to streaming-first and the lore-heavy approach divided fans. For Peacock subscribers, the film is already watchable. For traditional ticket buyers, the theatrical run was brief. The real test will come with physical media sales and the inevitable announcement—or silence—on a third film.

For fans of the series, the choice is simple: if you want more animatronic lore and Easter eggs directly pulled from the games, this sequel delivers. If you were hoping for a more intense horror experience, the first film might still hold the edge.

For a closer look at how the new animatronics and jump scares compare to the original, see our full review of the sequel.

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