Five Nights at Freddy’s 2: Ticket pre-sales start today! See what to expect from the sequel

Attention, fans of horror and the terrifying universe of Freddy Fazbear! Universal Pictures has just kicked off pre-sales of tickets for “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2”, the long-awaited sequel that promises to take audiences back to the dark halls of the pizzeria. From today, the 13th, it is possible to secure your place on the preferred exhibitor network and prepare for the new round of nightmares. The film is scheduled to premiere in Brazilian cinemas on December 4th.

The first feature, “Five Nights at Freddy’s — The Endless Nightmare”, was a resounding success in 2023, attracting almost 3 million viewers in Brazil and becoming a global phenomenon. The production broke records, being considered the biggest opening for a horror film in its year, and, even with a hybrid streaming release in the USA, it had the biggest opening in the history of production company Blumhouse.

The return to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza

The sequel brings back protagonist Mike Schmidt, played by Josh Hutcherson (known for his role in the Hunger Games franchise), who needs to face new challenges. The plot, adapted from the successful series of Scott Cawthonfocuses on Mike’s attempt to solve his financial problems by accepting a job as a night watchman at the closed Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.

However, press information suggests that the sequel could delve even deeper into the mysteries behind the animatronics. Some vehicles even indicate that the plot of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” could be directly inspired by the second game in the franchise, bringing the challenge of surviving for another five nights when a new group of animatronics appears, causing chaos for Mike, his sister Abby (Piper Rubio) and police officer Vanessa Shelley (Elizabeth Lail).

Powerful cast and production team

The success of the first film ensured the return of crucial names both in front of and behind the camera.

In the direction, the filmmaker Emma Tammi is back. Acclaimed for her work in the previous film and in productions such as “Haunted Land”, Tammi returns to command the universe of horror and suspense that won over fans. The script also has the collaboration of the games’ creator, Scott Cawthonand Seth Cuddebackwho together signed the original film.

In the cast, in addition to Josh Hutchersonthe sequence has confirmation of the return of Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo), who played the enigmatic William Afton, Elizabeth Lail and Piper Rubio. Lillardin fact, demonstrated enthusiasm for the franchise, having signed a contract that links him to a potential third film, if the saga continues.

Production continues under the supervision of Jason Blumfrom Blumhouse, known for hits like “M3GAN”, and the Scott Cawthon. The film, distributed by Universal Pictures, will also be released in accessible versions, reinforcing the commitment to bringing the horror experience to all Brazilian viewers.

With pre-sales already started, the expectation is that “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” will repeat (or surpass!) the success of its predecessor, consolidating the film franchise as one of the most important horror game adaptations in history.