5 Nights at Freddy’s 2 has damaged a significant file on Rotten Tomatoes with the large divide between its critic and viewers scores. A sequel to 5 Nights at Freddy’s (2023), the brand new horror movie has been excoriated by critics however, launched in theaters on December 5, has been obtained fairly nicely by audiences, particularly followers of the online game franchise.
Now, 5 Nights at Freddy’s 2 has a 15% critics rating and an 87% viewers rating on Rotten Tomatoes, breaking the all-time file for the largest divide between the 2 (an astounding 72%). The earlier file holder was The Boondock Saints (1999), which has a 65% distinction between its 26% critics and 91% viewers scores.
The primary 5 Nights at Freddy’s movie additionally divided critics and audiences, with a 53% distinction between its 33% and 86% scores on Rotten Tomatoes. On the time of writing, the sequel has 100 critiques and a pair of,500+ verified scores on Rotten Tomatoes, so its scores are topic to alter.
Directed by Emma Tammi, with a script written by franchise creator Scott Cawthon primarily based on the sequence’ second online game, 5 Nights at Freddy’s 2 follows Abby Schmidt (Piper Rubio) one 12 months after the primary movie as she reunites along with her animatronic pals, setting off a series of occasions that uncover the origins of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.
The 5 Nights at Freddy’s 2 forged additionally contains Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Matthew Lillard, Theodus Crane, and Kellen Goff reprising their roles from the primary movie, with Skeet Ulrich, Mckenna Grace, Teo Briones, Freddy Carter, Wayne Knight, and Megan Fox becoming a member of the forged. Matthew “MatPat” Patrick takes over because the voice of Toy Bonnie.
5 Nights at Freddy’s 2‘s critiques from critics name it a downgrade from the already awkward unique, stumbling by the routine of a sequel with the finesse of a glitching animatronic.
However, viewers critiques persistently reward the animatronics, ambiance, and fan-service – saying that the sequel delivers the scares, Easter eggs, and visible model that longtime gamers had hoped for. Whereas many acknowledge its uneven pacing, skinny writing, and lore modifications, they nonetheless describe the expertise as enjoyable, nostalgic, and thrilling – particularly when shared with different followers.
The divide between critics and audiences primarily stems from expectations. Whereas trustworthy followers primarily need Easter eggs, creepy set items, and an expanded universe, critics choose it as a standalone movie with weak storytelling and clunky construction. For followers invested on the planet of 5 Nights at Freddy’s 2, emotional attachment outweighs any conventional cinematic shortcomings.
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December 5, 2025
- Director
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Emma Tammi
- Writers
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Scott Cawthon
- Producers
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Jason Blum, Scott Cawthon
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Matthew Lillard
William Afton