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.