Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 release date, credits scenes, and box office: what fans need to know now

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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 release date

The wait is over. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 hit U.S. theaters on December 5, 2025, returning fans to the haunted halls of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria with fresh lore, new faces, and a bigger canvas for the game’s nightmare fuel. Opening weekend numbers landed the sequel at No. 1 domestically with roughly $63 million—a post-Thanksgiving record and among the year’s strongest horror debuts—cementing Freddy’s grip on holiday moviegoing.

Is there a post-credit scene in FNAF 2?

Yes—two. The sequel features a mid-credits stinger and an audio tag at the very end of the credits. The mid-credits beat delivers a clear setup involving a familiar, decayed suit that longtime players will recognize, while the final audio moment expands the mythos through a pivotal voicemail and a menacing payoff. If you like connective tissue between entries, stay through every last card.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 release details

U.S. release date: December 5, 2025
Rating: PG-13 (violent content, terror, some language)
Runtime: 104 minutes (1h44m)
Format: Theatrical exclusive at launch; streaming window to follow on a later date
Setting & tone: 1987-era Freddy’s, heavier on lore and animatronic screen time, with a blend of jump scares and slow-burn dread

Cast, creators, and who’s back at the “office”

Returning cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard.
New/expanded roles: Mckenna Grace, Skeet Ulrich, Teo Briones, Freddy Carter, Wayne Knight, Theodus Crane.
Behind the scenes: Directed by Emma Tammi; story and production guided by franchise creator Scott Cawthon.

Like the 2014 game that inspired it, the film revisits the night-shift security office vantage—monitors, power management vibes, and the creeping sense that something has slipped off-stage. The sequel widens the frame to include the Marionette and deeper backstory threads that fans have speculated about for years.

What happens after the credits (spoiler-light)

Mid-credits: A break-in at the shuttered pizzeria leads to a Springtrap reveal that points the franchise toward its next evolution.
End-credits (audio): A voicemail from a key figure nods to past sins, the Puppet/Marionette, and a fate-sealing encounter.
Together they tease a potential third chapter without announcing one outright.

Box office snapshot

Domestic opening weekend: ~$63M, No. 1 overall.
Budget range: Mid-$30Ms to low-$50Ms reported range.
Takeaway: Strong demand from core fans, solid turnout beyond the fanbase, and a better-than-expected holiday frame for a PG-13 genre entry.

How FNAF 2 connects to the games (no deep spoilers)

The sequel leans into 1987 timelines and the new-location angle reminiscent of the second game’s shift—updated layout, different patrol patterns, and animatronics that aren’t content to stay in their lanes. The film’s “lore drops” prioritize family tragedy, guilt, and cover-ups, mapping character arcs to the series’ larger mystery without requiring encyclopedic knowledge to follow.

Should you bring younger fans?

With a PG-13 rating, the movie favors sustained dread, jump scares, and thematic intensity over graphic gore. Parents of tween fans should weigh sensitivity to relentless tension, creepy dolls/puppets, and child-endangerment themes. Teens who handled the first film—or the games—will find a similar fear profile here.

Quick FAQ

Is there a post-credit scene in FNAF 2?
Yes—one mid-credits scene and a final audio tag after the full credits.

What is the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 release date?
December 5, 2025 in U.S. theaters.

How long is it and what’s the rating?
104 minutes, PG-13.

Who stars in FNAF 2?
Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard, with Mckenna Grace, Skeet Ulrich, Teo Briones, Freddy Carter, Wayne Knight, and Theodus Crane.

Is there a box office update?
Opened No. 1 with about $63M domestic for the weekend.

Do I need to stay to the very end of the credits?
Yes. The last audio cue matters for the franchise’s trajectory.