Until Dawn (film)

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Until Dawn
Directed by David F. Sandberg
Screenplay by Gary Dauberman
Based on Until Dawn
by Supermassive Games
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Maxime Alexandre
Music by Benjamin Wallfisch
Production
companies
Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • April 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Until Dawn is an upcoming American horror film directed by David F. Sandberg from a screenplay by Gary Dauberman, based on the 2015 video game developed by Supermassive Games. The film stars Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, and Odessa A'zion, with Peter Stormare reprising his role from the game.

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Until Dawn is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 25, 2025.

Cast

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 is being described as an R-rated love letter to the horror genre, with an ensemble cast. [1] In June, Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, and Odessa A'zion joined the cast in undisclosed roles. [2] In August, Maia Mitchell, Belmont Cameli and Peter Stormare joined the cast, with the latter reprising his role as Dr. Alan J. Hill. [3]

Principal photography began in Budapest on August 5, 2024, [4] with Maxime Alexandre serving as the cinematographer, and wrapped on October 4, 2024. [5]

Release

Until Dawn is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 25, 2025. [6]

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