Unveiling the Existence of an End-Credits Scene in 'Five Nights at Freddy's'

The Big Picture

Five Nights at Freddy's has a very short mid-credits scene, but don't expect a larger universe tease.

The plot revolves around Mike Schmidt, a security guard employed at a haunted and ancient pizzeria. The movie's fate remains uncertain, yet it endeavors to appeal to both older and younger audiences with its PG-13 rating.

What Is ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s About?

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Similar to the original video game, the film centers around the protagonist, Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson), a troubled young man who faces the challenge of caring for his younger sister Abby (Piper Rubio). Due to his inability to concentrate and profound trauma following the disappearance of their brother Garrett when they were 12, Mike frequently changes jobs at an alarmingly fast pace. Eventually, he secures a nighttime security role at a dilapidated and abandoned pizzeria, which was once a popular spot in the 1980s. Little does Mike know that the establishment harbors sinister and otherworldly secrets, as the antiquated animatronics mysteriously come to life once midnight strikes, hell-bent on eliminating anyone they encounter. Naturally, this won't come as a surprise to those who have watched the trailers, but Five Nights at Freddy's has plenty of unexpected twists in store. Witnessing these mammoth animatronics, skillfully crafted by the renowned Jim Henson's Creature Shop, in a dimly-lit cinema creates an entirely different experience.

The Five Nights at Freddy's Games Also Have Extra Scenes

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Surprisingly, despite having a short mid-credits scene, Five Nights at Freddy's movie doesn't disappoint fans. Just like the games it's based on, the movie includes its own version of post-credits scenes. In the original game, players are rewarded with an extra playable night if they manage to survive the five nights at Freddy's. These additional nights, called "custom nights," allow players to adjust the difficulty level to their preference. This has become a tradition in the franchise, with most of the games offering this extra night, as if five nights weren't challenging enough!

In the movie, after enduring the extra night, players are generously compensated with a payment check for their work. Of course, they also get fired, but this adds a comedic touch to the sleepless horror nights. Although the movie is less terrifying than the games, it still captures the fun and lightheartedness of losing your job after narrowly escaping death.

Will There Be More Five Nights at Freddy’s Movies?

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Blumhouse's decision to play it safe with the movie adaptation of the original Five Nights at Freddy's game is evident. The mid-credits scene is brief, leaving potential connections to future movies for the actual film to explore. The movie incorporates various elements from all the games, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers. Just like with The Exorcist: Believer, another Halloween release by Blumhouse, their intention was to please the fans. However, there is a lingering uncertainty about what the future holds for Five Nights at Freddy's, extending beyond the absence of an end-credits scene. The movie's PG-13 rating indicates an attempt to cater to both younger and older players of the games. While there are plenty of animatronics yet to be revealed, it remains to be seen how Blumhouse's endeavor to satisfy everyone will pan out.