Five Nights at Freddy’s 2: All we know About the Chilling Sequel Where the Animatronics run wild!

Blumhouse is bringing the horror back with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (also called FNAF 2 movie), and the excitement is off the charts! At CinemaCon 2025, Jason Blum himself hyped up the crowd by stepping on stage in full Freddy Fazbear attire, unveiling the first teaser for the highly anticipated sequel. 

The first film shattered box office records, but the nightmare is far from over as the animatronics take their terror beyond the pizzeria. The first Five Nights at Freddy’s left plenty of eerie questions unanswered, especially with that cryptic mid-credits scene. Now, the sequel is diving deeper into the horrors lurking behind the franchise’s haunted mascots.

Fresh glimpses from CinemaCon 2025 suggest that no place is safe this time, with animatronics wreaking havoc in unexpected locations. So, what’s next for Freddy and the gang? We’re breaking down everything we know so far—from the cast and plot hints to behind-the-scenes details and that thrilling teaser reveal. And don’t worry, we’ll keep this article updated as more terrifying secrets emerge!

Release date & Where to Watch

Five Nights at Freddy's 2/ FNAF 2 movie is set to hit theaters across the United States on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, courtesy of Universal Pictures.

What is the plot of Five Nights At Freddy’s 2?

The sequel to Five Nights at Freddy’s continues Mike’s harrowing story as he navigates the terrifying supernatural forces tied to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. In the first film, Mike, desperate to keep custody of his younger sister Abby, took a night security job at the eerie, abandoned restaurant, only to uncover its dark, haunted past.

Now, the animatronics are no longer confined to the pizzeria—they've made their way into the outside world, bringing chaos to unexpected places. With supernatural forces at play, the possibilities for twists and shocking returns are endless.

Matthew Lillard reprises his role, hinting at an even more action-packed and thrilling sequel. “I think the filmmakers have done a great job of learning from the first movie of what fans want, and I think they’re giving a lot more of that,” he told Forbes.

He added, "It's going to be more exciting, and I think it's going to have more action. It's going to have a lot of character development stuff. It's hard to kiss around it. I think the story ends, and this movie ends in a really exciting way."

Elizabeth Lail also returns as Vanessa, whose fate was left uncertain after the events of the first film. While plot details remain under wraps, elements from the Five Nights at Freddy’s games may play a role, including the potential evolution of Lillard’s character into the infamous Springtrap.

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Who’s Starring in Five Nights At Freddy’s 2?

This is the currently known cast list for FNAF 2 movie:

• Josh Hutcherson as Mike Schmidt
• Matthew Lillard as William Afton
• Piper Rubio as Abby Schmidt
• Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa Shelly
• Wayne Knight
• Mckenna Grace
• Teo Briones

Is There a Trailer for Five Nights At Freddy’s 2?

The teaser trailer for FNAF 2 movie wastes no time ramping up the terror, hinting at a more expansive and unpredictable nightmare. It opens with a chilling poster of the iconic animatronic mascots before a close-up shot shows one of them powering back on, its eyes glowing ominously.

The tension builds as a distorted voice welcomes viewers back, asking, "Welcome back! Are you ready to start the show?" Quick-cut scenes reveal unsettling new locations, including a school and a fair, where the animatronics are seen wreaking havoc.

In one particularly eerie moment, Mike finds a note—presumably from Abby—saying she has “gone to fix her friends”. Meanwhile, Vanessa warns him, "They're out there, Mike." When he presses for clarity, she delivers the terrifying truth: "Everywhere!"

The trailer’s final moments are a chaotic rush of horrifying glimpses—a man being attacked in a school, animatronics stalking the streets, and a sinister voice declaring, "Showtime!" With the killer robots no longer confined to the pizzeria, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 teases a bloodcurdling expansion of its nightmarish world.

Behind the Scenes

Emma Tammi returns to direct Five Nights At Freddy’s 2, co-writing the script alongside Scott Cawthon and Seth Cuddeback. Based on Cawthon’s hit video game series, the sequel once again features animatronics crafted by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Jason Blum produces under Blumhouse Productions, with Universal Pictures as the studio.

Filming took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Los Angeles, California. The first Five Nights at Freddy’s was a massive box office success, grossing $297 million globally (via The Numbers) on a $20 million budget. Blum has confirmed that Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 will have an exclusive theatrical release in December.