The film adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's, released in October 2023, was a surprise box office success, grossing nearly $300 million against a $20 million budget.

Following its success, Universal Pictures announced a sequel at CinemaCon in April 2024, with a release date set for December 5, 2025.

Titled Five Nights at Freddy's 2, the sequel will follow the events of the second video game in the franchise and is currently in production in New Orleans.

Josh Hutcherson is set to reprise his role as Mike Schmidt, a night guard in a haunted restaurant, and has expressed enthusiasm for the sequel and the potential for future films.

Currently, Hutcherson and co-star Matthew Lillard are the only confirmed returning cast members for the sequel.

In a recent interview, Hutcherson described the sequel as 'much bigger' with 'higher stakes' and an expanded world, indicating it will introduce more animatronics and be scarier than the original.

The sequel is expected to feature new animatronics from the video game, including characters like the Puppet and Balloon Boy.

Produced by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, the sequel continues the franchise's cinematic journey, with Emma Tammi returning as director.

Blumhouse has plans for a long-term series, and Hutcherson's character Mike is expected to continue throughout the sequels.

As part of Blumfest, the original film will be re-released in theaters on October 30, showcasing the franchise's growth.

Blumhouse is also offering fans a chance to attend the premiere of Five Nights at Freddy's 2, with a giveaway that requires subscribing to their newsletter before Halloween.

Hutcherson emphasized the importance of balancing the film's fantastical elements with grounded character development, aiming to create a deeper connection with the audience.