Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		2.5
Video		4.0
Audio		4.5
Extras		3.0
Overall		2.5

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Justin Dekker February 17, 2026

Director Emma Tammi and writer and franchise creator Scott Cawthorn return to the spooky world of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' which arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Universal. The film, produced by Blumhouse, sees the original cast of Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elisabeth Lail, and Matthew Lillard reprise their roles here for the second installment of the franchise, with a third film likely on the way. The film is accompanied by a modest assortment of light on-disc supplemental material. A spot-glossed and embossed slipcover, and a Digital Code redeemable via Movies Anywhere are also included.

One year after the events of the first film, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Mike (Josh Hutcherson: RV, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and The Hunger Games franchise) is relatively at peace with the tragedy that marred his childhood, thanks in large part to his DIY "dream therapy" and the showdown at the end of Five Nights at Freddy's. But things haven't been so easy for Abby (Piper Rubio) who struggles to make human friends and still longs to spend time with the (dangerous) animatronics of Freddy, Foxy, Bonny, and especially Chica. Vanessa (Elisabeth Lail, You), the police officer, is battling her own demons. Her sleep is routinely haunted by visions of her villainous father, the psychological abuse she suffered as a child, and needing to find a way to reconcile the atrocities he committed. When a group of amateur ghost hunters arrive in town, and the city begins to prepare for the first "Fazfest", more of the murderous attraction's origins will be revealed, as the animatronics and the ghosts that guide them once again seek to slake their thirst for human blood.

I spend a great deal of time with horror films. From big-budget studio efforts to the shoe-string budgeted films of Roger Corman, from classics to those considered "so bad they're good", from the erotic to the down and dirty gorefests, and from one-shots to undying franchises. For me, if terror is on the bill, I'm watching. The original Five Nights at Freddy's featured a brilliantly immersive set and specular renderings of the animatronic Freddy, Foxy, Bonny, and Chica, but was bogged down by a ponderous script and a tale that ultimately failed to make good on the promise of horror and all that that entails. Seeing a return of the principal cast members and the director, I was cautiously optimistic that the second installment would demonstrate marked improvement to that end.

Once again, the film has a few distinct assets that it does its best to fully leverage. The first is the interior locations of the original Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. In its past, the location is fully-realized and convincing, offering viewers a bright and lively world for the film's early action. As with the location from the first film, production values here are extremely high, and the more time spent either in the shiny or dingy iteration, the more rich the film feels. Once again, the animatronics are extremely impressive. While those from the first film had a fuzzy exterior that had a wonderfully tactile presence in both their new and aged versions, here Freddy, Chica and the gang have more brightly colored and high-gloss plastic bodies whose oversized sockets house eyes that light up and offer a glimpse into the interior of the heads. Matthew Lillard is another bright spot just as he was in the first film. While his screen-time is more limited in this outing, his villainous turn continues to impress, and he expertly imbues his character with energy and menace.

But it wasn't to be. Despite these strengths, there are various elements working to the film's detriment. First and foremost, the film holds very few surprises, with the FNAF 2 telegraphing it's every move. As the film opens with a flashback to the original Freddy's location, Charlotte's fate is clear from the moment of her introduction. For some reason, she's an outcast. Strangely, she's at a party populated by youngsters who do not like her. Even the kind, young Vanessa can to do little to cajole her back to the group, and instead she sits her lonely vigil at the foot of the stage waiting for the animatronics to appear and perform, though she knows all to well that the predetermined time for the programmed entertainment is still quite some time away. When she tries to enlist help from the parents when she spies trouble, she's roundly rejected, making her doubly alone. And as soon as she takes matters into her own small hands, this series of events assures she will perish as a result of her heroics. So, too, is it with the amateur ghost hunters who arrive at the original Freddy Fazbear's location when the film returns to the present. Their cocky behavior colors them immediately unlikeable. The creepy visage of the location's overnight guard, Michael, played with ghoulish glee by Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone), is a harbinger of their doom, but they are oblivious. They don't even try to turn on the lights in the establishment though there is clearly power, and the trio instantly splits up once inside. The group seems intent on purposefully making decisions to speed their own demise, such as the young man who fails to rapidly extricate himself from the fetid water of the disused boat ride's "river" into which he's fallen, and is instead content to lackadaisically wade about the murky depths and wait to die. Wayne Knight's (Jurassic Park) Mr. Berg, Abby's reprehensible teacher, is likewise marked for death the moment he begins his campaign of mistreatment against her. Given the character on whom Abby is fixated, it's not difficult to sus out who will settle this particular affair.

If Hutcherson's Mike was the glue that held the cast together in the first film, he's as much a cause of entropy in the second as anyone else, a situation that exhausts our goodwill for the character. He's moved on from the events of the first film and the ghosts that haunted him, and is content to lead his life as he sees fit. He's largely dismissive of Abby, is unable or unwilling to help her forge real human connections, and does not adequately watch-over the the middle-schooler who is in his charge. As a romance buds between he and Vanessa, he's disrespectful and ill- mannered, seeing her as a project; someone he needs to fix rather than an equal. Without sufficient cause, his behavior continues to devolve from there. He's also depicted as someone who is unbelievably ignorant of the world in which he lives. Though the original Freddy's location is close enough for Abby to quickly ride her bike to in the dead of night, somehow Mike is completely unaware of its existence. Given Abby's pouting and inability to learn anything from the events of the first film, and Vanessa being too focused on her memories and personal trauma, Mike's characterization in this film leaves the viewer without anyone to wholeheartedly root for.

The largest impediment to the film's ultimate success is the lack of scares. While the PG-13 rating does put a limit on what can be shown on-screen, an atmosphere of dread is never sufficiently generated or maintained. Nowhere is this better understood than with the film's death scenes. While the film enjoys showing the animatronics stomp around menacingly through the decrepit hallways of Freddy's, various houses, the town, and other locations, and while deaths do occur, in such instances we see only the peripheral impact of these malevolent actions. A spatter of blood may spray across a discarded pair of glasses. Water may become agitated and turn red. Blood may blossom on a character's shirt. But the terminal act of violence is never relegated to film. Of equal importance, none of the primary characters are ever placed in credible jeopardy. The film has telegraphed those it has created and preordained to die, and those characters have dutifully done so. As for Mike, Abby, and Vanessa? Well, they're needed for the obviously forthcoming part three.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Five Nights at Freddy's 2's AVC-encoded 1080p transfer looks very pleasing in motion. As the film opens in the past when the original Freddy's was new and properly maintained, colors are nicely saturated and primaries have a chance to pop on balloons, vintage video game cabinets, and other pieces of festive set dressing. As with the first film, this installment is often quite dark with a significant number of scenes taking place in dimly lit interiors and nocturnal exteriors. In most situations this darkness is handled well, with viewers able to discern environmental and character details to a satisfactory degree. Image depth is pleasing. Fine detail levels are very high, with the particular's of the dark and flowery wallpaper in the hallway at Mike's home being precisely realized, and the chipping paint, age, and wear his home's front door frame beingly appreciable. Fabrics, too, present with delightful tactile realism, from the fleecy lining of Abby's coat and the chunky knit of her multicolor sweater she wears in the robotics classroom, to the dark vinyl textured upholstery of the school bus's seats. Facial particulars are also available, with every whisker being well-defined on Wayne Knight's face, as is Hutcherson's stubble, and Vanessa's subtle makeup elements. Fans should be pleased.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The Dolby Atmos track that accompanies the film provides for a wonderful viewing experience. Frequently immersive, the track wastes no time enveloping the viewer in the film's world as a door opens behind the viewer, footsteps move to the front, and a shadowed figure welcomes us to the "show". Music from the 1982 world then surrounds the viewer, as do the chattering voices and occasional joyful screams of innumerable children. Dialogue is typically front and center, and even in the film's most chaotic moments, every word is easy to understand. Directionality is accurate, and objects and people move fluidly through the field. Music is handled well, with precise instrumentation and a deep and powerful bass. This holds equally true for moments when musical elements are pushed to the forefront, the spooky underscoring, and more energetic moments when a musical sting accompanies a jump-scare. Sound effects benefit from that bass presence as well, with the footfalls of the animatronics given substantial and meaningful weight and power, urging Charlotte forward in the opening scene, and sending other characters running in later ones. Vehicular mayhem sounds great as well, with twisting and rending metal, breaking glass, and crushing blows sounding realistic. It's a lively and entertaining track.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

A small assortment of short supplemental features are included for fans to peruse.

• Employees of the Month: The Cast (12.31) - This EPK segment features cast and crew discussing the franchise, their roles, and the film.

• Bringing Freddy and Friends to Life (9.46) - The animatronics, puppets, and stunt performers take center stage here as cast and crew share their thoughts regarding these elements and their performances.

• Mangle Mayhem (4.39) - the spider-like Mangle is discussed, and behind-the-scenes footage from it's most significant scene is shown.

• High-Strung (7.02) - The Marionette's movement and puppeteering is highlighted in this mix of film footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes material.

• Sensory Overload: Exploring the Sets (10.15) - The actors share their appreciation for the sets in terms of both their detail and their accuracy to the source material. Wayne Knight is especially effusive in his compliments, and others share how easy it is to get into character in the Freddy Fazbear's Pizza location. The 200 ft. long and five feet deep river and its surroundings are particularly impressive.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is once again the beneficiary of an excellent location, wonderfully constructed and differentiated versions of Freddy and his crew, a new menace or two, and a massive built-in fanbase. That fandom even extends to several members of the cast. But while the set-ups and locations are present for chills and thrills to spare, scares remain in short supply. Lacking a real resolution, based on the ending the film primarily functions as lead-in to the next film, which should excite franchise fans. For diehard fans of the IP, with excellent technical merits the disc is easy enough to recommend. Those without the built-in goodwill that flows from a history of playing the video games are advised to rent before they buy.