FNAF 2 Trailer: Skeet Ulrich Joins a New Nightmare

• The terrifying new trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 reveals a darker, more intense sequel.
• Horror legend Skeet Ulrich (Scream, Riverdale) joins the cast, adding a new layer of dread.
• The story explores the grim origins of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza and unleashes a long-forgotten horror.
• The highly anticipated sequel is scheduled to hit theaters on December 5, 2025.

A New Level of Fear Arrives at Freddy’s

The nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza is far from over. Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have dropped the second official trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and it confirms that the horrors are only just beginning. The sequel promises to amplify the terror that made the first film a box office smash, dragging audiences back into the haunted world of possessed animatronics with a story that digs into the franchise’s dark origins.

Unleashing a Forgotten Horror

The story picks up one year after the events of the first film. The supernatural chaos at the pizzeria has faded into a twisted local legend, even inspiring the town’s first-ever “Fazfest.” Former security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and police officer Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) have tried to shield Mike’s younger sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), from the horrifying truth about her animatronic “friends.”

However, the fragile peace is shattered when Abby, missing her old companions, sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy. Her actions trigger a terrifying chain of events, set to unleash a long-forgotten evil that has been dormant for decades and expose the truly dark secrets behind the pizza parlor’s creation.

Horror Royalty Joins the Cast

New and Returning Faces

While fans will be thrilled to see Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail reprise their roles, the cast is also getting a major dose of star power. The legendary Matthew Lillard returns as the sinister William Afton, ensuring the series’ iconic villain is back to cause mayhem.

The most shocking new addition is horror icon Skeet Ulrich, famous for his unforgettable roles in Scream and Riverdale. His involvement has fans buzzing, confirming that the sequel is not holding back. Other new cast members include Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone), and Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park), who are all set to face the animatronic terror.

Behind the Scenes

The film is guided by the same team that made the first a success. Emma Tammi returns to direct, with the game series’ creator, Scott Cawthon, penning the script. Cawthon also produces alongside Blumhouse’s Jason Blum, a partnership that has proven to be a winning formula for modern horror. With the original creative minds at the helm, fans can be assured the sequel will stay true to the spirit of the beloved games.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is set to open in theaters on December 5, 2025.