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Five Nights at Freddy's

Five Nights at Freddy's is a multimedia horror franchise created by Scott Cawthon that began with the first entry in the video game series, Five Nights at Freddy's. The core story of the franchise focuses on a pizza franchise known as "Freddy Fazbear's Pizza," a kid-friendly entertainment center with animatronic hosts. The stores are closed when the animatronics begin to go berserk, slaying some of their guests. However, for most entries, a security guard is tasked with observing them at night, completely unaware of the horrible history behind the mysterious, murderous robots.

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Five Nights at Freddys Franchise Poster
Created by
Scott Cawthon
First Film
Five Nights at Freddy's
Video Game(s)
Five Nights at Freddy's, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Five Nights at Freddy's 3, Five Nights at Freddy's 4, Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted, Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach, Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
Character(s)
Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie (FNAF), Chica (FNAF), Foxy (FNAF), Springtrap (FNAF), Balloon Boy (FNAF), Mike Schmidt

Freddy in FNAF: Into the Pit, reaching out toward the camera with his mouth wide open, revealing a row of fangs.
This Important But Overlooked FNAF Character Could've Actually Stopped William Afton

William Afton is behind most of the tragedies that happen in Five Nights at Freddy’s, but is it possible that he could’ve been stopped earlier?

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Characters from FNAF security breach.
Five Nights At Freddy's Can Never Go Back To Using Security Guards & The Later Games Prove It

Five Nights At Freddy’s can never go back to using security guards and the later games prove that this would be a huge mistake for the series.

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Animatronics from Five Nights At Freddy's.
After Seven Years, This FNAF Game Is Actually The Best In The Series

Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Simulator is the best game in the series, as it mixes humor, horror, and whimsy for the ultimate FNAF experience.

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Bonnie and Freddy from Five Nights At Freddy's.
FNAF Lore Is Its Biggest Strength Because Of Fan Theories, But Over The Years, It’s Actually Hurt The Series More

Five Nights at Freddy’s has an increasingly complicated lore, but that may be driving more fans away with its confusing story than it attracts.

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Two images of a looming Freddy Fazbear from FNAF
The Scariest Part Of Five Nights At Freddy's Was Never The Jumpscares

Jumpscares are a defining part of the Five Nights at Freddy's series, but a different feature has proven more terrifying in the long run.

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Animatronics in Five nights at Freddies
Every Animatronic in FNAF: Security Breach, Ranked By How Scary They Are

The animatronics in Security Breach have a wide range of personalities, which makes some of them terrifying while others are kind and helpful.

Springtrap looking at camera in Five Nights at Freddy's 3.
There May Be A Good Reason It’s So Easy To Trick Springtrap In FNAF 3

Springtrap may have not been in full control of himself in Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, adding to the horror of the game and to his character.

Animatronics from Five Nights at Freddy's look menacing.
Why This Animatronic Is The Most Underrated Villain In Five Nights At Freddy’s

Five Nights at Freddy’s next game should focus on one of the most sympathetic, yet evil, villains in any horror game, introduced in Sister's Location.

Various characters from the Five Nights At Freddy's series.
FNAF Spin-Offs Prove Five Nights At Freddy’s Needs To Go Back To Its Roots

Five Nights at Freddy’s needs to return to its roots as a series to bring back the stationary horror gameplay that made the games so iconic.

Josh Hutcherson as Mike looking worried toward Golden Freddy standing ominously in a hallway in Five Nights at Freddy's
Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Poster Confirms Iconic New Version Of Freddy For Sequel

A new poster for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 arrives out of Blumhouse's NYCC and confirms an iconic version of Freddy will appear.

Freddy Fazbear from Five Nights at Freddy's with a Tamagotchi behind him.
Tamagotchi Gets the Five Nights at Freddy's Treatment in Retro Horror T.A.M.A.

Tamagotchi meets Five Nights at Freddy's in a new comic book series from PANICK Entertainment: T.A.M.A. - detailing bloody revenge of virtual pets!

Grimm Foxy and Springtrap from the FNAF games are in front of a purple background
9 New Animatronics Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Can Introduce

Five Nights at Freddy's promises a scarier viewing experience and new animatronics, opening the door for many characters from the games to appear.

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Freddy Fazbear jumps at the screen while Catnap and Mollie Macaw stand behind him.
Has Five Nights At Freddy's Ruined Horror Games?

With the huge success of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise, mascot horror continues to dominate, but is it doing more harm than good?

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Matthew Lillard smiling as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy's
Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Gets New Filming Start Date & Promising Script Update From Star: “We Learned A Lot”

Matthew Lillard offers an exciting script update on Five Nights at Freddy's 2 while also confirming the sequel has gotten a new filming start date.

Freddy with a kid while Josh Hutcherson's Mike wakes up in Five Nights at Freddy's
Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Star Confirms Expanded World & More Animatronics: “Fans Are Gonna Flip”

Josh Hutcherson opens up about the scale of Five Nights at Freddy's 2, teasing a larger world complete with all-new terrifying animatronics.

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Josh Hutcherson as Mike looking suspiciously at Springtrap in Five Nights at Freddy's
Five Nights At Freddy’s Spinoffs & Mike Return After FNAF 2 Addressed By Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson curiously addresses his Five Nights at Freddy's franchise future after 2, including the possibility of Mike's return in spinoffs.

A mutated giraffe in Zoochosis
Five Nights At Freddy's Fans Should Check Out This Gruesome Mutant Zookeeper Game

Five Nights at Freddy's fans should check out this creepy new horror game about a zookeeper trying to look after a collection of mutant animals.

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A hacked Upgrade Machine in Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach - How To Hack The Machine & Upgrade Entry

The Entry is essential to progressing in FNAF: Security Breach, and players can upgrade it early on in the game by hacking the upgrade machine.

Oswald standing by the fixed arcade machines in FNAF into the pit
Five Nights At Freddy's: Into The Pit - All Arcade Part Locations

Oswald needs to find & repair all the arcade machines in Five Nights At Freddy's: Into The Pit if he hopes to save his dad & unlock the true ending.

Oswald and his dad in Five Nights at Freddy's Into The Pit
Five Nights At Freddy's: Into The Pit - All Dad Clue Item Locations

FNAF: Into The Pit follows the story of Oswald, who must explore Freddy Fazbears Pizzeria in search of items that will bring back memories of his dad.