Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Rotten Tomatoes Score Drops to 13%, Far Below the First Movie

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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is not off to a great start with critics.

The new movie has received a low score of 13% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, significantly lower than the 25% the first film earned when it was released in 2013. While the original movie’s critic score has improved to 33%, it still contrasts sharply with its impressive 86% audience score, highlighting a major difference in opinion between critics and viewers.

The first Five Nights at Freddy’s movie was a big hit in theaters, bringing in $80 million on its opening weekend and ultimately earning $291.6 million worldwide, even though it was released simultaneously on Peacock. Now, Universal Pictures will be carefully watching to see if the new movie can do as well, despite receiving negative reviews.

What the Reviews Say

The Negative

Reviewers generally find the sequel confusing and poorly executed, with a plot that doesn’t make sense and a slow pace. Many criticize its dependence on video game tropes and its failure to create any real suspense. Most agree it doesn’t live up to the original and feels like a less impressive version.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actors in the film should be commended less for their acting and more for managing to stay serious during filming.

IGN Movies believes that Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 sets a poor standard for sequels, video game movies, and introductory horror films.

“There are plot holes that make this thing… not make sense.” — JeremyJahns.com

“A supernatural video-game slasher movie of astonishing clunky crudeness.” — Variety

Originally, things may have been simple and straightforward, but that simplicity has been ruined by unnecessary story details, cheap tricks, and poor execution, according to the AV Club.

Most negative reviews state that the sequel doesn’t offer any scares or make much sense, and actually makes the same mistakes as the original movie.

The Positive

A few critics believe this movie is better than the first, with more effective scares and plenty for fans of the series. Many enjoyed the film’s throwback moments, practical effects, and overall energy, describing it as a strong horror movie for newcomers and longtime fans alike.

According to La Nación, this new film focuses more on recreating a familiar, nostalgic feeling than on telling a strong story, though it does feature some impressively creepy dream scenes.

“I appreciate them for the fanfare.” — SpookyAstronauts

FandomWire praises the latest Five Nights at Freddy’s game, noting that it delivers on the series’ signature scares and surprises while also significantly improving the overall experience for longtime fans.

Den of Geek describes the movie as a good introduction to horror for younger viewers, noting that it quickly teaches them a key element of the genre.

Zach Pope Reviews calls this sequel superior to the original, predicting fans will be shocked by its unexpected twists and turns.

Most viewers seem to really like this movie, even if critics don’t. It’s best enjoyed as a fun, action-packed robot thriller, rather than a scary horror film.

Release info

The horror film Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, directed by Emma Tammi, is now playing in theaters. It’s based on the popular video games created by Scott Cawthon and stars Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail, Matthew Lillard, Freddy Carter, Wayne Knight, Mckenna Grace, David Andrew Calvillo, and Teo Briones.

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2025-12-05 03:02