Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Trailer Drops at CinemaCon – And Jason Blum Brought the Animatronic Terror to Life

Jason Blum Unveils Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 in Full Costume at CinemaCon

Blumhouse founder Jason Blum made a killer entrance at CinemaCon this week, stepping onto the stage in full animatronic costume to debut the first trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. The horror sequel, set to hit theaters on December 5, promises to bring back the terrifying animatronics that made the first film a box office smash.

A Killer Announcement

Dressed as one of the franchise’s infamous murderous animatronics, Blum hyped up the crowd, declaring, “The first Five Nights at Freddy’s was Blumhouse’s biggest hit.” He acknowledged the controversy surrounding the simultaneous Peacock release of the 2023 original but assured theater owners that the sequel would be exclusive to cinemas—a move that should thrill horror fans.

The trailer teased more eerie mysteries at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, with Elizabeth Lail’s character ominously warning Josh Hutcherson’s Mike: “They’re out there… everywhere.” The footage hinted at deeper lore, more jump scares, and the return of fan-favorite characters—both human and animatronic.

What to Expect in the Sequel

Directed by Emma Tammi, who helmed the first film, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 will continue the story of Mike Schmidt (Hutcherson) as he uncovers more horrifying secrets lurking in the pizzeria. The cast also includes Piper Rubio and Matthew Lillard, whose roles remain shrouded in mystery.

Tammi previously teased that the first film left “some loose ends” that would need to be addressed in a sequel. Given the massive success of the original—which scored an $80 million domestic opening weekend despite its Peacock release—expect Blumhouse to dial up the terror even further this time.

Why This Sequel Could Be Bigger (and Scarier)

• Theatrical Exclusivity – No day-and-date streaming means a bigger push for box office dominance.
• Expanded Lore – The games have a deep mythology, and the sequel could dive deeper into the dark history of Freddy Fazbear’s.
• Fan Demand – The first film’s success proved the franchise’s staying power, and the sequel has a prime December release date to capitalize on horror audiences.

Final Thoughts

With Blumhouse fully committed to bringing Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 exclusively to theaters, horror fans can expect a bigger, bolder, and far scarier experience this December. If the trailer’s tease is any indication, the animatronics are back—and they’re hungrier than ever.