Matthew Lillard Reveals When Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Is Filming And It’s Very Soon

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As a seasoned horror enthusiast with a penchant for both video games and films, I can’t help but feel my heart race at the prospect of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” hitting our screens. The original film was a chilling experience that, while not quite matching the adrenaline rush of the game, still managed to send shivers down my spine.

Enthusiasts of video games and horror movies couldn’t get enough of the horror movie adaptation of “Five Nights at Freddy’s”. The supernatural horror film did exceptionally well at the box office, leaving many wondering when production for “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” would start. Fortunately, Matthew Lillard, who played the villain in the first film, hinted that the sequel’s filming might begin earlier than anticipated.

It was quite obvious that, given the enormous success of “Five Nights at Freddy’s” at the box office, a sequel would likely follow. This assumption stemmed not only from the fact that the movie’s ending hinted at a second installment to resolve outstanding plot points, but also because it made a huge impact during its premiere, earning an impressive $80 million. Remarkably, this was achieved even with a simultaneous streaming release on Peacock. As a result, “FNAF” became Blumhouse’s most profitable production ever, grossing a total of $297.1 million.

Matthew Lillard initially sparked expectations for a sequel when he implied that the extensive history of the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” video game series provides plenty of narratives to develop and delve deeper into the supernatural universe. However, the latest information suggests that filming for the sequel may actually commence in just 10 days, as opposed to the previously reported July start date, according to Lillard at New York Comic-Con. This implies that human actors will engage with the notorious animatronics on October 27th!

It seems plausible that the information about Matthew Lillard’s upcoming project titled “Music Box” on the Louisiana Entertainment site is accurate. Fans have suggested that this could refer to the sequel of a video game adaptation. The website indicates that filming for “Music Box” will commence on October 28th, which is one day later than Lillard’s more recent statement. Regardless of whether it’s being filmed on the 27th or the 28th, this news suggests that production is imminent, which means we might be getting closer to seeing previews and trailers for the project soon.

What we know so far about the sequel is that Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard are for sure reprising their roles. Without knowing what the plot will be yet, The Hunger Games actor also gave an exciting update about Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 that everything will be much bigger in terms of the stakes and the scare factor. That’s a relief considering the first movie didn’t have critics holding back about the jumpscares not going as hard as the video games. In a way, it’s only natural for the first movie of a successful horror film franchise to be child’s play on its scares only for each future movie to up the stakes.

With Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 starting to film as soon as the end of October, I’m already excited for what’s to come. As so many people tuned in to one of Blumhouse’s best horror films, I truly believe that the box office numbers will double the second time around with more scares and story developments expected to come. Without a release date yet, take a look at our 2025 movie releases so you’ll know when the anticipated sequel hits theaters and streaming.

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2024-10-18 18:38