Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Movie Reviews Are Beary Bad

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Early reviews for the new Five Nights at Freddy’s movie are very negative, with some critics giving it failing grades and calling it worthless. The film, starring Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard, Elizabeth Lail, Mckenna Grace, and Megan Fox, arrives in theaters today, December 5th.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 has received mostly negative reviews, scoring a 32 on Metacritic, which indicates a generally unfavorable reception. Out of 15 reviews, only one has been positive, with RogerEbert.com calling the game “thoughtful and smart.” However, most critics disagree, like the Associated Press, who found the sequel lacked both horror and self-awareness.

The new Five Nights at Freddy’s movie is getting poor reviews, but that’s not unusual for this film series, which is based on the popular video game. The first movie only received a score of 33 from critics, and the sequel is facing similar criticism. However, the first film still made almost $291 million in 2023, according to BoxOfficeMojo, suggesting a big difference between what critics think and what general audiences enjoy. This gap between critic and audience scores will be an important factor to watch with the release of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.

Lillard is one fan who found the movie Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 genuinely frightening. He even speculated it might be rated R, but it ended up with a PG-13 rating. Emma Tammi directed the sequel, having also directed the first film, and the script was written by the series creator, Scott Cawthon.

Below are some snippets from reviews for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2:

RogerEbert.com — 3/4 stars

Simon Abrams notes that Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 boasts a more complex story and improved direction, utilizing more creative camera work and visual flair. He also points out that it feels like a genuine video game adaptation, with its over-the-top story and predictable, yet thorough, plot mirroring common video game elements. The characters’ frequent use of older technology – things like computer maps, passwords, walkie-talkies, and headphones – particularly emphasize this connection.

Next Best Picture — 1/10

This movie offers absolutely nothing worthwhile, not even a momentary scare. Any attempts at shocking the audience fall flat and are unintentionally funny. Viewers will likely feel as detached and exhausted as the actor Josh Hutcherson appears throughout the film.

Associated Press — 0/4 stars

Mark Kennedy describes the film as a disorganized and low-quality production, comparable to a direct-to-video release. He notes it feels like a simplistic after-school special lacking genuine horror or even an understanding of the genre. The character Mike even questions why anyone would want to visit the location, a sentiment Kennedy echoes.

The AV Club — F

Jacob Oller describes it as a very basic branding attempt – a simple idea meant to be noticed, with the expectation that people will like it if they recognize it. [Full review]

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2025-12-05 17:40