Fans of the Fazbear franchise have a major reason to celebrate this week as Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 has officially slashed its way onto digital platforms. While the sequel brings back familiar faces like Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard, the buzz is all about franchise newcomer and self-proclaimed superfan Mckenna Grace. The actress, who plays the role of Lisa, has been vocal about her lifelong obsession with the games, making her inclusion in the cast a full-circle moment for the young star.
Grace recently shared that she was so enthusiastic about the project that she would often “sneak over” to the animatronic workshop every single day on set. As a long-time fan, seeing characters like Mangle and The Marionette brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop was a “crazy” experience for her. She specifically highlighted the scale of the animatronics, noting how they impressively tower over the actors in person. Grace even played a hands-on role in honoring the source material, revealing that director Emma Tammi allowed her to incorporate a specific voice line from the games into her performance as Lisa.
The digital release of the film, which is available now for purchase and rental on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play, comes packed with exclusive bonus content. Viewers can dive into behind-the-scenes featurettes including “Bringing Freddy & His Friends to Life” and “Hanging with the Marionette.” For fans of Mckenna Grace, these extras provide a deeper look at her transformation into Lisa, including the “creepy and freaky” possession stunts and makeup that she described as a dream come true for a “big nerd” of the series.
The sequel picks up a year after the first film, following Mike as his sister Abby’s search for her animatronic friends leads to the discovery of dark secrets and forgotten horrors. With Grace’s character Lisa at the center of some of the film’s most intense moments, the digital release offers the perfect chance to catch every hidden Easter egg and lore expansion that she helped bring to the screen. If you prefer physical media, mark your calendars for February 17, when the film arrives on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray.