“Until Dawn” is an upcoming American horror film directed by David F. Sandberg, based on the 2015 video game developed by Supermassive Games. The film features an ensemble cast, including Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, Odessa A’zion, Maia Mitchell, Belmont Cameli, and Peter Stormare, who reprises his role as Dr. Alan J. Hill from the original game. The screenplay is written by Gary Dauberman, with production by Screen Gems, PlayStation Productions, and Vertigo Entertainment. Principal photography began in Budapest on August 5, 2024, and concluded on October 4, 2024. The film is scheduled for release in the United States on April 25, 2025.
The story follows a group of friends who reunite at a remote mountain lodge, only to find themselves stalked by a mysterious killer. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the group must navigate a night of terror, making life-or-death decisions that will determine their survival. The film aims to capture the interactive and branching narrative elements of the original game, offering audiences a suspenseful and immersive horror experience.
In addition to the film adaptation, a remake of the original “Until Dawn” game was released on October 4, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. Developed by Ballistic Moon, the remake features enhanced graphics using Unreal Engine 5, reworked prologue, and new endings that hint at potential future installments in the franchise.