Until Dawn is an upcoming American horror film directed by David F. Sandberg from a screenplay by Blair Butler and Gary Dauberman. Deriving from the 2015 video game of the same name, it is set in the same universe and features an original standalone story that expands upon the game series' mythology.[1] The film stars Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A'zion, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, and Peter Stormare, who appeared in the game.[2]
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| Directed by | David F. Sandberg |
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| Based on | Until Dawn by PlayStation Studios[a] |
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| Cinematography | Maxime Alexandre |
| Music by | Benjamin Wallfisch |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Until Dawn is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 25, 2025, by Sony Pictures Releasing.
Premise
One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. They find themselves horrifically murdered, only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening. Trapped in the valley, they’re forced to relive the nightmare again and again - only each time, the killer threat is different, each more terrifying than the last, and the only way to escape is to survive until dawn.
— Screen Gems
Cast
- Ella Rubin as Clover
- Michael Cimino as Max
- Odessa A'zion as Nina
- Ji-young Yoo as Megan
- Belmont Cameli as Abel
- Maia Mitchell as Melanie, Clover's older sister who mysteriously disappeared
- Peter Stormare as Hill[3]
Production
In January 2024, it was announced that a live-action adaptation based on the video game Until Dawn was in development by Screen Gems and PlayStation Productions, with David F. Sandberg directing and Gary Dauberman writing the screenplay, based on a previous draft by Blair Butler. It was described as "an R-rated love letter to the horror genre, with an ensemble cast".[4] In June, Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, and Odessa A'zion joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[5] In August, Maia Mitchell and Belmont Cameli were cast.[6] Peter Stormare who played Dr. Alan J. Hill in the video game, will portray a new character.[7]
Principal photography began in Budapest on August 5, 2024,[8] with Maxime Alexandre serving as the cinematographer, and wrapped on October 4, 2024.[9]
Release
Until Dawn is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 25, 2025, by Sony Pictures Releasing.[10]
Marketing
On January 14, 2025, Sony released a first-look where Sandberg, Dauberman, and Stormare break down the process behind making the film along with its story.[11] The first trailer would release online two days later.[12]
Notes
- ^ Until Dawn was developed by Supermassive Games, published by Sony Computer Entertainment, directed by Will Byles and Nik Bowen, written by Larry Fessenden and Graham Reznick, produced by Pete Samuels, and designed by Tom Heaton; PlayStation Studios, formerly known at the time of the game's release as SCE Worldwide Studios, oversaw development of the game.
References
- ^ "Until Dawn Movie Has A Unique Mechanic Inspired By The Game, See First Footage". GameSpot. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ Onder, Cade (January 7, 2025). "Until Dawn Movie Confirms It's Not Adapting the Game (But Fans Should Be Excited)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Dinsdale, Ryan (January 14, 2025). "Until Dawn Film Adaptation Is About Teens Stuck in a Time Loop Where Every Cycle Is a New Horror Genre". IGN. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ Kit, Borys (January 17, 2024). "'Until Dawn' Video Game Movie in the Works From David F. Sandberg, Gary Dauberman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 14, 2024). "'Until Dawn' Movie At Screen Gems And Playstation Studios Sets Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo And Odessa A'Zion To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 1, 2024). "'Until Dawn' Video Game Adaptation Adds Maia Mitchell, Belmont Cameli and Peter Stormare (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 1, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Dinsdale, Ryan (January 7, 2025). "Until Dawn Film Adaptation Features a New Story and Cast of Characters". IGN. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ Qizilbash, Asad [@aqizil] (August 5, 2024). "And so it begins. @CarterSwan @SonyPictures @PlayStation @Sony" (Tweet). Retrieved August 5, 2024 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Klein, Brennan (October 5, 2024). "Until Dawn Director Shares Exciting & Bloody Filming Update For Acclaimed Horror Video Game Adaptation". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (October 15, 2024). "'Until Dawn' Video Game Movie Lands 2025 Release From Sony". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 15, 2024. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Sony Pictures Entertainment (January 14, 2025). UNTIL DAWN – Film First Look. Retrieved January 14, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sony Pictures Entertainment (January 16, 2025). UNTIL DAWN – Official Trailer (HD). Retrieved January 16, 2025 – via YouTube.
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