Video game adaptationshave been on the rise in the past few years. On television,this has taken the form of hit shows such asThe Last of UsandFallout. Both titles have been huge hits upon their releases and received Emmy nominations for their performances and technical elements.
On the movie side, video game adaptations have been some of the highest-grossing films of the last few years.This notably includesThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, which made $1.3 billion upon its release. This year,A MinecraftMoviewas also a huge success, making over $955 million.
While bothSuper Mario Bros. MovieandA Minecraft Moviewere aimed primarily at children, this is not the case for all video game adaptations. The more family-friendly projects based on mega-hit games tend to have the best box office chances, but there are certainly other works being adapted. Now,one of this year’s adult-oriented video game movies is now doing well on streaming.
Until Dawn Has Become A Netflix Hit
And It Just Recently Debuted On Streaming
Until Dawnis now a hit on streaming. The horror movie is an adaptation of the hit video game of the same name. In the film version, a group of young adults visit a mysterious house andfind themselves stuck in a time loop wherein they are repeatedly murdered, and have to survive until dawn to break the loop.
The film had a respectable showing in theaters. WhileUntil Dawngot mixed reviews, holding a 53% Tomatometer, it made $53.6 million worldwide. This meant the movie likely profited off of its estimated $15 million budget.
As per Netflix,Until Dawnhas now made it onto the streaming charts.The movie came in at no. 5 on the Daily Top 10 Movies chart in the United States today, July 28.
It even ranked above the recently released Netflix originalMadea’s Destination Wedding. This comes just four days after it debuted on the platform on July 24.
What This Means For Until Dawn
This Could Up The Sequel Chances
Until Dawnis by no means the biggest horror movie of the year so far, and it is even further from being the biggest video game adaptation. That said, the film’s Netflix success, especially so soon after its streaming debut,shows there is a significant audience base for the film.
This could be a good sign fora potentialUntil Dawnsequel. Writer and producer Gary Dauberman has already spoken positively about sequel prospects, saying that this movie could be part of “one interconnected franchise.” If people keep supportingUntil Dawnat this level, a sequel could be announced sooner rather than later.
Until Dawn
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A group of friends ventures into a remote valley to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance. They find themselves trapped in a nightmarish time loop, facing a series of ever-changing and increasingly terrifying threats.
