The First ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Trailer Returns to the Scene of the Crime

Fans of the Five Nights at Freddy’s Universe were treated to an extended look at the Blumhouse and Universal Pictures sequel for the hit cinematic adaptation of the games ahead of its debut panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 today.

The pizza animatronic puppet mascots have gone haywire again with a new series of haunted shenanigans, this time outside of their parlor walls. Actor Josh Hutcherson returns as Mike, whose little sister Abby (Piper Rubio) gets drawn back into the world of her “friends” as a new furry animal-shaped threat rises.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 also stars returning lead Elizabeth Lail with newcomers Wayne Knight, Teo Briones, McKenna Grace, Skeet Ulrich, and opens this holiday season on December 5, 2025.

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