FNAF 2 Movie’s First Critic Reviews Update Is Not a Good Sign

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The fact that reviews for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 haven’t been released yet could be a bad sign for the movie. Five Nights at Freddy’s films are based on the incredibly popular video game series created by Scott Cawthon. Although critics didn’t like the first Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, it was a hit with fans and became Blumhouse’s most financially successful film ever.

Because the first Five Nights at Freddy’s movie did so well, a sequel was quickly approved and is now planned to come out on December 5, 2025. Early indications suggest FNAF 2 will address many of the issues people had with the first film, but there are still a few things that could be problematic as the release date approaches.

The review embargo for the new film lifts on December 4th at 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time – just a little over 24 hours before the movie hits theaters. Typically, a very late embargo suggests the studio isn’t confident critics will like the film. This happened before with the first Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, which also had reviews released almost simultaneously with its release. In that case, the concerns were valid, as critics generally didn’t like it (it currently has a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes).

Considering what happened before, it’s worrying that Universal is delaying reviews until so close to the movie’s release – it feels like we might see a repeat of past issues. However, there’s also a chance the studio is simply trying to prevent spoilers for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 from getting out before the film comes out.

Fans of the Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) franchise are deeply connected to its characters and story, and the new movie is clearly expanding on that lore with new characters, locations, and even featuring popular fan personalities like MatPat. Because fans are so eager to find hidden details and clues, Universal Pictures might delay releasing reviews to avoid spoilers and let as many people as possible enjoy the movie fresh.

I’ve been following the news about FNAF 2, and it sounds like the studio is being incredibly secretive! From what the people involved in the movie are saying, even the press weren’t allowed to see it beforehand. Director Emma Tammi apparently said they’re working really hard to keep everything under wraps. Josh Hutcherson, one of the stars, even had to ask the studio to let him watch it before doing interviews – he said they’re being super top secret about it all. It’s definitely building up a lot of mystery!

As a huge movie fan, I’ve been following the delay of reviews for FNAF 2 closely, and the official explanation about avoiding spoilers just doesn’t quite add up. I mean, we’ve seen plenty of movies with twisty plots – even massive superhero films like Superman and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – that let critics see them weeks in advance, sometimes even hiding just a little bit, like a post-credit scene, to keep some surprises. This embargo feels way stricter than necessary for FNAF 2, honestly. It seems a little over the top, but thankfully, we’ll all find out what’s going on when the movie hits theaters on December 5th.

The sequel, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, picks up where the first film left off, following Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and his sister Abby (Piper Rubio). Abby wants to find her friends again, who happen to be the animatronic characters at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. Emma Tammi returns as director, and the movie introduces new animatronics along with cast members like Skeet Ulrich, Kellen Goff, and Megan Fox.

How Much Will FNAF 2’s Reviews Impact the Movie’s Success?

Okay, so Universal is being super careful about letting anyone see FNAF 2 before it comes out, which always makes you wonder if they’re trying to hide something. But honestly, I’m not sure how much those early reviews really matter. I think the fans – people like me who’ve been waiting for this – will decide if it’s a hit or not, regardless of what the critics say.

Although the first movie received negative reviews, it still connected with fans and did well in theaters and on streaming services like Peacock. The upcoming second FNAF film aims to address fan feedback, increase the intensity, and explore the FNAF story more deeply. Early indications suggest it’s gaining popularity and could be just as successful, assuming it lives up to expectations.

Critics and audiences had very different reactions to the first FNAF movie. While critics gave it a low score of 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of general audiences enjoyed it. The fact that reviews weren’t released until shortly before the film’s release suggests the studio was more focused on letting audiences experience the movie firsthand, rather than risking negative reviews hurting its promotion.

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2025-11-22 11:37