Until Dawn Movie Will Feature Original Story and Characters Different From the Video Game

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The upcoming Until Dawn movie will introduce an entirely new cast of characters and a fresh storyline, diverging from the narrative of the 2015 video game and its PS5 remake.

This information came from Ashley Brucks, president of Sony’s film division Screen Gems, during a presentation at CES. Brucks assured fans that the film will remain true to the spirit of the original material while offering a unique cinematic experience.

Brucks said (thanks IGN):

The key to successfully adapting these games comes down to one thing: respecting the source material. Our close collaboration with PlayStation Productions gives us and our filmmakers the advantage of working directly with the creators of the game.

Filmmaker David F. Sandberg, a self-proclaimed fan of the game, has opted for a fresh take on the Until Dawn universe. The movie will retain the core premise of a group of friends facing a terrifying and life-threatening night, but the story and characters will be entirely original.

Regarding Sandberg, Brucks explained:

In adapting Until Dawn, filmmaker David F. Sandberg, who is a big fan of the widely acclaimed game, took the essence of what makes the game great and selected elements we think are the most important to the fans and paid homage to it in the right way. We then built out Until Dawn’s universe, using the core premise of a group of friends who encounter a variety of terrifying threats to tell a new story that is truly visceral and horrifying.

Actor Peter Stormare, who will reprise his role as Dr. Hill, echoed these sentiments, saying:

I have been lucky to be part of Until Dawn since the original, incredible, super terrifying game. That’s why I’m so excited to be part of this film, because the whole thing is a love letter to horror, and it completely honors the spirit of the game. The movie is going to be full of fresh characters and victims in a brand new story loaded with twists, so whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, get ready for Until Dawn like you’ve never seen it before.

The Until Dawn movie is set to hit theaters on April 25, 2025.

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