Will there be Five Nights at Freddy’s 3? Explained

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, directed by Emma Tammi, continues the chilling universe inspired by Scott Cawthon’s popular video-game series. The excitement surrounding the film, released on December 5, 2025, has sparked renewed interest in the franchise's future, with reports suggesting that Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 may already be further along than expected.

Although no official announcements have been made about a third movie installment, industry insider Daniel Richtman claims that work has begun and that filming could start as early as late summer 2026. The studio has not confirmed development or a release date; however, early signs indicate momentum behind the project. 

The creative team previously hinted at plans to extend the series beyond a trilogy with a stronger emphasis on horror. If FNAF 2 performs well, it then becomes extremely likely that the next film will be greenlit. The latest release follows Mike and Abby as they once again confront haunted animatronics at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.

Exploring the plot of Five Nights at Freddy's 2

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— Five Nights at Freddy's (@FNAFMovie) December 5, 2025

The story of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 picks up one year after the horrifying events at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza in the first film. The truth about what went down that fateful time has turned into a local myth, and the townsfolk are now excited to host their first-ever Fazfest. Mike and Vanessa have protected 11-year-old Abby by hiding the truth about what really happened and shielding her from the dark fate of her animatronic friends.

But Abby secretly slips away to reunite with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy, unknowingly setting off a new chain of frightening events. Her visit triggers the unraveling of long-hidden secrets tied to the restaurant’s true origins and exposes an ancient evil that has been buried for decades.

As this forgotten threat awakens, Mike and Vanessa are pulled back into the terror they hoped was behind them. What begins as Abby’s innocent attempt to reconnect with her old companions becomes a dangerous struggle for survival. The darkness that rises threatens not only Abby but the entire town.

Looking at the cast members of Five Nights at Freddy's 2

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— Five Nights at Freddy's (@FNAFMovie) December 3, 2025

The sequel brings back the core cast from the first film, continuing the unsettling story of Five Nights at Freddy's with both familiar and new faces. Among the returning cast members are Josh Hutcherson as Mike, Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa, Piper Rubio as Abby, and Matthew Lillard as William Afton.

They remain central to the unfolding horror in their small town, and are joined by new characters who help expand the saga. Prominent additions to the spooky world include McKenna Grace, Wayne Knight and Skeet Ulrich.

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