Overview
- Early critiques describe the sequel as messy, overstuffed and weaker than the first film across multiple outlets.
- The movie debuted at 14% on Rotten Tomatoes from 43 critic reviews, one of the worst wide-release scores reported this year.
- Jim Henson’s Creature Shop work earns consistent praise for the animatronic designs and on-screen presence.
- Many reviewers say the screenplay by game creator Scott Cawthon leans on dense exposition and fan service, limiting accessibility for non-fans.
- Opening wide in theaters Dec. 5 with a PG-13 rating, the film reunites director Emma Tammi with stars Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio and Elizabeth Lail, with box office and audience response still to come.