The reviews rolling out for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 are brutal, featuring F grades and one critic saying that “there’s simply nothing of value here.” The sequel premieres in theaters today, December 5, and stars Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard, Elizabeth Lail, Mckenna Grace, and Megan Fox.
On Metacritic (a GameSpot sister site), Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is currently sitting at a 32 metascore. That means “generally unfavorable,” and of the 15 reviews so far, only one is positive. That review, from RogerEbert.com, called it “thoughtful and smart enough to warrant your attention.” Meanwhile, the Associated Press review says the sequel has “no real horror and no real awareness that it should.” That’s a more widespread sentiment among critics.
The scary-bad review scores aren’t new for the Five Nights at Freddy’s film franchise, which is based on the popular video game series. For instance, the first movie sports a 33 metascore, barely above Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. That didn’t stop the original film from earning roughly $291 million in 2023, per BoxOfficeMojo. Plus, in comparison, the user score was a 7.7, showcasing a wide split between critics and general audiences. That will be something to keep an eye on for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.
It’s always tough to see a highly anticipated movie receive such harsh reviews. It’s interesting to hear different perspectives on it, though. Hopefully, fans can still find something enjoyable in it!
that even with the negative feedback, fans of the franchise often have a different perspective. Sometimes, movies can resonate more with the audience than with critics, especially when it comes to beloved games like Five Nights at Freddy’s.