Ah yes, the auteur behind Pixels
Chris Columbus is writing and directing a film adaption ofFive Nights At Freddy’s. No, not the Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria dude. Rather, the American filmmaker responsible for the first twoHarry Pottermovies, along with old classics likeHome Aloneand modern movies-that-sure-do-exist likePixels.
The film will be produced by Blumhouse Productions, which has been responsible for horror films includingInsidious,Paranormal Activity,Splitand the Oscar-nominatedGet Out. Studio founder Jason Blum was ultimately awarded the film rights from game creator Scott Cawthon back in March of 2017.
As the video gaming (and especially streaming) community knows well by now, theFive Nightsgames take players through a horrific and twisted Chuck E. Cheese-like restaurant after hours, with jump scares galore. And if there’s anyone we can trust to bring this subtle concept to screen in a nuanced fashion, it’s the screenwriter ofChristmas with the Kranks.
Mr. Columbus, are you ready for Freddy?#FiveNightsatFreddyspic.twitter.com/4F7QEnw16x
— Blumhouse (@blumhouse)Jun 26, 2025
Chris Columbus To Write & Direct ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ For Blumhouse[Deadline]
