Summary
- Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is avoiding the problems faced by other video game adaptations.
- The sequel is already greenlit and capitalizing on the success of the first movie.
- Filming for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is expected to start in 2024, with a quick turnaround leading to a potential 2025 release.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 seems to be avoiding a problem that has been faced by many recent video game movies. Video game adaptations have become increasingly common over the years and while many have faced issues with their proposed sequels, Five Nights at Freddy's doesn't look to be encountering the same problems. Despite its premise being hard to bring to the big screen, Five Nights at Freddy's sured expectations and became a huge hit. It may have divided fans and critics, but while its reviews weren't great, it did seem to be enjoyed by fans of the franchise.
Given the Five Nights at Freddy's become the highest-grossing horror movie of 2023. The movie series looks like it has a bright future ahead and will continue to succeed, especially after one promidate.
Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Update Means The Sequel Could Arrive Quickly After The Original
Despite the first movie only releasing in October 2023, the Five Nights at Freddy's sequel looks like it could have a quick turnaround and arrive quickly. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 should start filming in 2024 according to Josh Hutcherson, who plays the protagonist in the first movie. It seems Hutcherson will be back and that the franchise will be getting its sequel soon. If filming does start this year, a 2025 release is likely for FNAF 2. This would mean it would only be around two years between installments, which is an incredibly fast production process.
Rather than letting the momentum of the movie and franchise cool off, FNAF seems to be going all in and capitalizing on the success of its first cinematic outing. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will have to beat the box office of the original and by making a quick sequel, the studio maximizes their potential to do so. The movie was popular due to the franchise's mainstream appeal, and ensuring the hype doesn't fade is a smart decision. Hutcherson's update is a positive one for the movie series' future and shows FNAF won't make the same mistake other adaptations made.
Josh Hutcherson's Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Idea Would Mean Completely Changing The Game
Five Nights at Freddy’s star Josh Hutcherson has an idea for the franchise’s sequel, but if it’s done, it could totally change the course of the game.
Five Nights At Freddy's 2's Quick Tunraround Is Better Than Most Video Game Movie Franchises
The potentially quick turnaround of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 would be much faster than most video game movie franchises. Despite releasing after the likes of Uncharted and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Five Nights at Freddy's seems likely to get a sequel sooner than them. Some of Mortal Kombat 2's cast announced that they've wrapped filming, but even if the movie releases in 2024, that would still be a three-year turnover. It tends to take most video game adaptations at least three years to produce a sequel, making Five Nights at Freddy's speedy in comparison.
There is an argument that these longer waits will produce better-quality films. However, rather than having lengthy creative processes, many gaming movies take a long time to actually begin production. FNAF 2 and the Mario Bros sequel may end up having similar production lengths, but Five Nights at Freddy's is simply getting started faster. The Sonic the Hedgehog films have highlighted how getting started quickly can still create quality films, and Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will be looking to do the same. This will keep audiences excited and avoid the lengthy gaps faced by most recent gaming movies.
