Summary
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2is one of Blumhouse’s most highly anticipated sequels, and whilethe December 5th, 2025 release date is still a long way away, fans are eagerly imagining what the next part of the creepy story is going to look like. In January 2025,fans got a look at Matthew Lillard as William Afton, and since he was such an unforgettable part of the first movie, the dark character will no doubt play a significant role in the sequel, too.
Those who have played theFive Nights at Freddy’sgames know that Afton is fairly mysterious, and that’s why fans have strong feelings about what Afton’s storyline should look like in the upcoming horror sequel. WhenFive Nights at Freddy’s 2comes out this December,fans hope to see one thing from Lillard’s character. This idea would ensure that the sequel is compelling.
Fans Want Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 To Show A Younger William Afton
Redditor @Jackylacky_ started aReddit threadandsharedan idea for Matthew Lillard’sFive Nights at Freddy’s 2plotline. The fan wrote:
“I’m sure a younger William Afton would appear in flashback scenes for the 2nd FNaF movie.”
“Absolutely.”
Redditor @MrTogg wrote:
“We need flashbacks. I’d hate for all of Lillard’s screen time to be behind a mask.”
Several fans believe thatseeing a young William Afton would be a greatFive Nights at Freddy’s 2storyline. Redditor @OneEntertainment6087 would like to watch “William Afton in his younger years when he was building the animatronics and doing crazy experiences.”
While it seems likeWilliam Afton dies at the end ofFive Nights at Freddy’s 2, he could still be alive. It’s also possible thatAfton comes back in another form, such as in the yellow Springtrap suit. But regardless of whether he is really dead or not, it would be fun to see flashback scenes of Afton. This would be a smart way to feature Lillard in the movie and, as a fan pointed out, ensure he gets enough screen time. It’s interesting to note that Lillard is coming back to two sequels where he appears to die in the previous film. WhileLillard is starring inScream 7, his character Stu Macher seems to die in the first movie released in 1996, which has sparked similar questions about the actor’s return.
There is so muchFive Nights at Freddy’slorethat the sequel can get into, and since the second game is a prequel, it would be interesting if the movie has some flashbacks. WhiletheFive Nights at Freddy’s 2teaser trailershows the animatronics out in the world and the story’s universe is clearly expanding, it also feelsnecessary to tell more of Afton’s story. Fans of course know about his disturbing history of killing children at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. But what happened to him when he was younger that made him start his killing spree? The sequel should stay true to the games, but it’s also possible to add a bit more information and detail to flesh out this character more.
Like Ethan Hawke’s brutal villain The Grabber inThe Black Phone, which is getting a sequel in 2025, Afton is so terrifying because he targets innocent kids. But who was he before he put his evil plan in motion? Was he a seemingly regular person, which would make his spree even more chilling, or was there always something scary and off about him? Afton is an effective villain, but audiences want to know a lot more about him. While flashbacks of Lillard’sScreamcharacter Stu would be fun, he wasn’t the mastermind behind the plan. But since Afton came up with his horrible idea, there’s so much that could be explained here.
What Did Matthew Lillard Say About Five Nights At Freddy’s 2?
In an interview withEntertainment Tonighta few months ago,Matthew Lillard teased what fans can expect fromFive Nights at Freddy’s 2. He said:
“‘I always come back’ is my last line of the movie, so I’m coming back, that’s good."
Fans arehopeful the sequel will be scarier than the original, and Lillard briefly mentioned some of the criticism that audiences had after watching the first film. He told Entertainment Tonight:
“I think collectively the filmmakers listened to some of the criticism that they got, and they’re growing.”
The actor also said:
“I think this film is going to be tonally a little different. I think we’re going to have a lot more. I think it’s going to be an action-packed film. Again, I think it’s fan-centric, and I think they’re going to love it.”
