Sony’s ‘Until Dawn’ Film Adaptation Will Introduce New Characters, Story

Sony wasn’t done with its movie announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show 2025. In addition to revealing that a Helldiverse The film adaptation was in the works, Sony also announced news regarding the film adaptation of Until dawn. According to IGN, Ashley Bruckspresident of Sony’s film division, Screen Gems, said the director David F. SandbergIt is Until dawn will respect the source material, but feature a new story and a new cast of characters distinct from the original game.

“The key to success in adapting these games comes down to one thing: respecting the source material,” Brucks said. “Our close collaboration with PlayStation Productions gives us and our filmmakers the advantage of working directly with the game’s creators.

It’s a delicate balance between trying to identify and incorporate what fans love about the game and experience, while also offering something new and exciting to attract newcomers. Brucks went on to say that Sandberg, who is a huge fan of the game, “took the essence of what makes the game great and cherry-picked the elements that we think are most important to the fans and paid homage to it with the right way.”

Actor Peter Stormarewho played Doctor Hill in the original game and will play an unknown character in the film, said this approach works for dedicated fans and newcomers alike.

“I had the chance to be part of Until dawn from the original game, amazing and super terrifying, and that’s why I’m so excited to be a part of this movie, because the whole thing is a love letter to horror, and it completely honors the spirit of the game “Stormare said.

“The film is going to be full of new characters and victims in an all-new story full of twists and turns, so whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering it for the first time, get ready for Until dawn like you’ve never seen it before.

Until dawn will arrive in theaters on April 25. Alongside Stormare, Ella Rubin (The idea of ​​you), Michael Cimino (“I never have”), Ji-young Yoo (“Expatriates”) and Odessa Azion (Hulu Hellraiser) will star in the upcoming film, alongside Maia Mitchell And Belmont Caméli.

Until dawn centers on a group of eight teenagers who decide to spend a night on vacation at a cabin on the fictional Blackwood Mountain, exactly one year after the disappearance of two girls, twin sisters of a member of their group. Shortly after their arrival, the gang finds themselves attacked by a psychopath and must try to survive until sunrise.

And in case you missed it, check out Brandon’s review of the recent remaster of Until dawn.