Will there be ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ 3? How sequel's finale sets up the new instalment?
'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' ended with a major cliffhanger, perfectly setting up a third instalment. Mike (Josh Hutcherson), Abby (Piper Rubio), and Vanessa's (Elizabeth Lail)'s gritting and gripping battle with Charlotte/The Marionette ended with Vanessa being possessed by the Marionette. The movie ends with some major moments in the mid-credit scene, setting the tone for another instalment.
In the end credits, a group of criminals breaks into the newer location in search of things that could be used for a planned haunted house event. One of them discovers William's corpse. At the other end, Henry's (Skeet Ulrich) voiceover sees him leave a recorded message to Miik,e warning him about the Marionette, while also explaining his relationship with Afton (Matthew Lillard) as former business partners of the animatronics. Things come to a head when a loud noise in the background suggests the Marionette has already broken into his house.
According to multiple reports, 'FNAF 3' is expected to be released in 2027, two years after the second film. Movie insider, Daniel Richtman, revealed that work had already begun on a third film, while also adding the movie's production will go on floors in late 2026. That said, there is no official confirmation from Blumhouse about a potential third instalment.
Earlier, Lillard was lavish in his praise of writer Scott Cawthon for his work on the sequel when talking to Pop Horror. When asked about the difference in horror between 'FNAF 2' and other films, "Well, Scott. Scott has a very protective nature in terms of the fanbas,e and what he likes as a person and his belief system, I think. This is my impression. Scott is not a fan of cursing or murder. There’s no gore anywhere. That’s just not how he rolls. To me, it’s Scott’s approach to this fanbase."
"Yes, what William Afton does is horrific, but he doesn’t lean into that as much as he leans into the suspense, into the jump scares, into these moments of horror that aren’t necessarily about slashing someone’s throat or something," he added. "This is again my assumption; I don’t know if it’s true, but the games are built for young players. It’s built for everyone, but it allows young players to either play the game themselves/or watch people who are playing. It is the tension of stopping the inevitable that makes the game so electric. And trying to survive."
'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' is running in cinemas.
