In just one week, a new horror film adapted from a video game reached an impressive box office landmark. Many horror video games turned into movies have experienced box office success despite receiving poor reviews from critics. The Resident Evil series, based on the 1989 game by Capcom, is often seen as one of the pioneering successful video game movie adaptations, with the film series collectively earning over $1.2 billion globally.
By 2023, the movie Five Nights at Freddy’s, adapted from the popular survival horror game, featured Josh Hutcherson (of The Hunger Games), Elizabeth Lail, and Matthew Lillard in leading roles. It not only became the year’s top-grossing horror film but also the most successful film ever for Blumhouse Productions. Its triumph led to the development of a sequel, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, which is set to premiere on December 5.
Until Dawn Achieves Significant Global Box Office Success in Its First Week
The Film Earns $20 Million on a $15 Million Budget
The recent horror movie Until Dawn, based on the 2015 interactive video game by Supermassive Games, where player decisions shape the narrative, has made a significant impact at the box office. Released on April 25, the film revolves around a group of friends stalked by a mysterious killer each night. The cast includes Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, and Peter Stormare.
According to The Numbers, Until Dawn has surpassed the $20 million mark worldwide within just a week of its release, with equal contributions from domestic and international markets. The film is currently ranked 47th in the all-time US box office for video game-based movies and stands as the 32nd highest-grossing film domestically for the year 2025.
Insights into Until Dawn’s Box Office Achievement
The Promising Future of Until Dawn
The film debuted with $8 million during its opening weekend, placing fifth behind A Minecraft Movie, The Accountant 2, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and Sinners. Although its initial box office figures were modest, Until Dawn swiftly exceeded its $15 million production cost and has continued to perform well.
Despite receiving a mixed critical reception, with a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and a 68% approval rating from audiences, the film is on its way to profitability. ScreenRant called Until Dawn a potential “classic in the making” within the horror genre, highlighting its engaging time-loop narrative.
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