Universal Pictures Reveals 2025 Release Slate: Thrillers, ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’, and Shifting Sequel Dates
2 mins readUniversal Pictures has announced release dates for three upcoming genre films, signaling a major push into the thriller and horror space in 2025. The studio has also revealed changes to the release schedule for two highly anticipated sequels.
New Thrillers on the Horizon:
- The Woman in the Yard: Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and starring Danielle Deadwyler, this thriller will open on March 28, 2025. Details about the plot are being kept under wraps.
- Drop: Directed by Christopher Landon and starring Meghann Fahy, this thriller is set to debut on April 11, 2025. The plot details for this film are also under wraps.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2:
The sequel to the successful horror film Five Nights at Freddy’s will be released on December 5, 2025. Emma Tammi returns to direct, and the film will continue to be based on the popular video game franchise.
Sequel Release Dates Shift:
- The Black Phone 2: Originally slated for a June 2025 release, the sequel to the 2022 horror hit has been moved to October 17, 2025.
- M3GAN 2.0: The sequel to the popular AI doll horror film has been pushed back from May 2025 to June 2025, taking over the release slot vacated by The Black Phone 2.
These announcements indicate a busy year for Universal Pictures, particularly in the horror and thriller genres. The studio’s 2025 slate includes a mix of original projects and sequels to established franchises, offering a diverse range of options for genre fans.
