Five Nights at Freddy’s movie: Release date and where to watch in Australia

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May 22, 2024

The popular video game series revolving around terrifying animatronics on a violent rampage was recently brought to life with Five Nights at Freddy’s movie.  

Starring The Hunger Games actor Josh Hutcherson, it follows a troubled security guard, who, after getting fired from his job, is offered the role of a night guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, a run-down pizzeria and family entertainment centre. He accepts out of necessity, but eventually realises that late night shifts at Freddy’s will be the most frightening shift he’s ever had to survive from.

Find out more about the new horror film, which is now Blumhouse’s highest-grossing movie worldwide.

After its theatrical run, the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie will be streaming in Australia via BINGE, Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and Netflix.

Prior to its debut on subscription services, the film adaptation of the popular video game became first available for rent or purchase on digital platforms like Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video Store, and other similar platforms.

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BINGEYes – with BINGE free trial
Foxtel NowYes – with Foxtel Now free trial
Foxtel Yes – with Foxtel subscription
Netflix Yes – with Netflix subscription
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The supernatural horror film premiered in Australian theatres last 26 October 2023. The movie’s commercial performance meant a longer theatrical run. It was then released digitally on pay per view services.

More than seven months after it was released in the cinemas, Five Nights at Freddy’s movie finally arrives on subscription, first on BINGE and Netflix from May 31, then on Foxtel from June 8.

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Five Nights at Freddy’s Fri, 31 May 2024Sat, 8 Jun 2024Fri, 31 May 2024
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The smash-hit horror film will be streaming on BINGE, which offers Universal Pictures releases alongside Foxtel.

With a BINGE plan, you can instantly watch the new movie on demand. You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the  latest shows and movies on BINGE

A Basic with Ads plan allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan enables you to enjoy HD on two devices. The BINGE Premium Plan is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in HD. Both Standard and Premium plans also 4K streaming on selected content. 

Lastly, all BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.

Foxtel is another alternative for accessing Universal movies like Five Nights at Freddys, which will screen via the Movies Premiere channel.

More than blockbusters, Foxtel also offers live TV with sports and premium drama channels for streaming the world’s best shows. And with Foxtel’s latest offers, new customers can even save for up to 12 months.

You can also watch the new film on Foxtel Now, which currently offers a free 10-day trial, plus a special entertainment bundle offer. To access movies, you’ll need to add the Movies pack on top of the base Essentials pack. Other packs include Sport, Drama Extra or get everything including Kids and Docos with All Packs.

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Recently fired from his job, security guard Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson) takes a new offer from his career counsellor, Steve Raglan (Matthew Lillard), to work the night shift at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While hesitant, he agrees when social services threaten to take custody of his younger sister, Abby (Piper Rubio). 

On his first night, he meets police officer Vanessa Shelly (Elizabeth Lail), who tells him about Freddy’s horrifying origins, leading to its permanent closure. The subsequent nights are just as disturbing as Mike discovers that the animatronic mascots are possessed, violent, and frighteningly vindictive. 

Five Nights at Freddy’s is directed by Emma Tammi from a screenplay written by Tammi, Seth Cuddeback, and the video game creator Scott Cawthon.

Planning to watch the movie just now? You can watch the Five Nights at Freddy’s trailer movie first below.

The Five Nights at Freddy’s movie casting was announced in December 2022, with Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard being the first ones to be announced as cast members.

Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Mary Stuart Masterson were then confirmed to join the main cast as well. Check out the complete cast and their respective characters below:

  • Josh Hutcherson as Mike Schmidt
  • Piper Rubio as Abby
  • Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa
  • Mary Stuart Masterson as Aunt Jane
  • Matthew Lillard as Steve Raglan / William Afton
  • Kat Conner Sterling as Max
  • David Lind as Jeff
  • Christian Stokes as Hank
  • Joseph Poliquin as Carl
  • Theodus Crane as Jeremiah

The big screen adaptation of the smash hit video game series is produced by Blumhouse Productions, in collaboration with Scott Cawthon Productions. For horror fans, Blumhouse is a familiar name, having produced some of the best horror movies recently. 

If you liked the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, you might also want to watch other Blumhouse productions, including Imaginary, Get Out, Insidious, Halloween, Us, The Invisible Man, The Black Phone, and M3GAN.

You can also explore our streaming library with more movies to stream below. 

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