Freddy Fazbear is back—and this time, there are no second chances.
Universal Pictures just dropped the official trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Blumhouse’s horror blockbuster based on the iconic video game franchise. Set to hit theaters on December 5, 2025, the new film promises to raise the stakes with fresh horrors, deeper lore, and even more animatronic mayhem.
Returning to direct is Emma Tammi, joined once again by Josh Hutcherson as Mike, Elizabeth Lail as Officer Vanessa, Piper Rubio as Abby, and Matthew Lillard as the sinister William Afton. The sequel also welcomes new cast members Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone), Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park), Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife), and Skeet Ulrich (Scream), adding even more star power and scream potential.
A New Chapter of Horror
The story picks up one year after the supernatural chaos at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. In that time, the haunting events have become local legend, inspiring the town’s first-ever Fazfest. But not everything stays in the past.
Mike and Vanessa are hiding the truth from young Abby, who remains unaware of what really happened to her animatronic friends. When she sneaks off to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, she unknowingly unleashes a terrifying new threat—and unearths long-buried secrets about Freddy’s sinister origins.
As the trailer reveals, “Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances.”
Building on a Box Office Phenomenon
The first Five Nights at Freddy’s film opened to a massive $80 million in October 2023 and ultimately grossed $297 million worldwide, becoming Blumhouse’s highest-grossing film to date. Despite mixed reviews, the fanbase showed up in full force—and now the studio is doubling down.
Josh Hutcherson, reflecting on the surprise success, told Variety, “We hoped it would connect with audiences, but I don’t think anybody expected it to really connect the way that it did.” In a separate interview with Esquire, he teased that the sequel would be “scarier,” with “more animatronics” and a much larger world to explore.
From Game to Big Screen Legacy
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is once again written by game creator Scott Cawthon, who also produces alongside Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum. Executive producers include Tammi, Beatriz Sequeira, Christopher Warner, Russell Binder, and Marc Mostman.
While the original film received criticism for underutilizing its animatronic stars, this new chapter seems determined to lean harder into the franchise’s core horror roots—and its fan-favorite creepy characters.
Watch the Trailer
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 opens in theaters December 5, 2025. Check out the full trailer above and get ready to return to Freddy’s… if you dare.