Overview
- The PG-13 sequel, directed by Emma Tammi and written by franchise creator Scott Cawthon, opened in North American theaters on December 5.
- Rotten Tomatoes registered a critics score around 14% at launch, placing the film among the year’s worst-reviewed wide releases, according to multiple outlets.
- Reviews consistently cite dense game lore, heavy exposition and slack pacing that leave the story incoherent and uninviting to newcomers.
- Jim Henson’s Creature Shop earns broad praise for the animatronics and production design, even as reviewers pan the scares and drama.
- Critics note clear teases for further installments and describe the movie as primarily serving established fans rather than general audiences.