Rev up the fan theories: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is coming back to theaters with a sequel that promises more of what fans like: killer animatronics, Matthew Lillard as the evil William Afton, and loads and loads of references to Scott Cawthon’s hit games.

Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, the highest-grossing horror film of 2023, is back. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi (The Wind,

In late 2023, the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie defied conventional wisdom by becoming a breakout hit despite premiering day-and-date in theaters and on Peacock. But that’s not a mistake that Universal will make twice.