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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Opens to Scathing Reviews and a 14% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Early reviews pan the lore-heavy sequel even as its practical animatronics draw the strongest notices.

Overview

  • Universal and Blumhouse released the PG-13 sequel in theaters on December 5, 2025.
  • Rotten Tomatoes’ critics score landed around 14% at publication, with reviewers calling the film overstuffed and incoherent.
  • Critics consistently praised the Jim Henson’s Creature Shop animatronics and jump-scare craft despite broader storytelling complaints.
  • Game creator Scott Cawthon holds the sole screenwriting credit, with Emma Tammi returning to direct and cast members Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard reprising roles.
  • A mid-credits scene sets up the possibility of another installment, and audience scores and box office performance are now the key metrics to watch.