Last year, Five Nights at Freddy’s took the world by storm, becoming a runaway hit both in theaters and on streaming platforms. With a staggering $297.2 million box office haul, it’s no surprise that a sequel was swiftly greenlit.
At this month’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Universal Pictures’ Jim Orr confirmed that the highly anticipated sequel is slated for release in the fall of 2025.
Fresh off the presses is a new report shedding light on Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. According to renowned scooper Daniel Richtman, production is gearing up to kick off in the fourth quarter of this year.
The buzz doesn’t stop there – they’re currently on the hunt for a major male character to join the cast, and rumors suggest it could be none other than Henry Emily.
Now, for those trying to avoid spoilers, I won’t going into the nitty-gritty details of Henry’s role in the franchise’s lore. Let’s just say he’s a key figure tied to the origins of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, with a complex history intertwined with William Afton.
With Josh Hutcherson’s Mike Schmidt already in the mix, it’s got fans speculating on who this mysterious male character might be.
The second Five Nights at Freddy’s game indeed centers around Jeremy (Jeremiah) Fitzgerald. Interestingly, we’ve already caught a glimpse of him in the first movie, where he appears as Mike’s friend and fellow security guard, met in the mall food court.
While it’s never explicitly confirmed that they’re the same character, it feels like too much of a coincidence to be mere happenstance.
Scott Cawthon’s confirmation that the second film will draw inspiration from the events of the second game has fans buzzing with anticipation.
However, there’s still a shroud of mystery surrounding whether Theadus Crane’s Jeremy will take the lead or how Mike and his sister Abby will factor into the storyline. It’s all speculation for now, but the excitement is palpable as fans eagerly await more details.