Blumhouse’s Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 could introduce numerous new animatronic villains who could up the scare level and tension throughout the sequel. Based on the hit video game series, the horror film was released in 2023 and received an overwhelmingly positive reception from audiences, with Five Nights At Freddy’s breaking many box office records. The movie follows a man named Mike Schmidt who takes on a job as a night guard at a closed-down pizzeria, not knowing the animatronics come alive.
Despite the successes, many audience members and critics complained that the movie wasn’t scary enough for a horror movie. The PG-13 rating obviously limited the creative team, but they seem to have found a way around the issue moving forward. Josh Hutcherson, the star of the movie, promised a scarier tone and more animatronics in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, offering many reasons to get excited about the December 2025 film. Luckily, there is no shortage of terrifying and entertaining animatronics from the video games that the upcoming movie can feature.
9 Mangle From Five Nights At Freddy’s 2
An Endoskeleton With A Disturbing Voice And No Mercy
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If Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 wants to up the scare level, the endoskeletons are a great direction to go. The broken-down metal characters in dark lighting could have the same impact as Skynet from Terminator or M.A.R.K. 13 from Hardware, two of the scariest movie robots. Mangle is the prime option if the movie picks a single endoskeleton animatronic. The character is formed from multiple endoskeleton limbs and Foxy’s head, a combination that is as funny as it is unnerving.
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In the FNAF 2 game, Mangle moves around quickly and shows no mercy towards the night guard, Jeremy Fitzgerald. The character’s voice would also add an extra level of eeriness because they have a distorted voice that sounds like a static radio channel. The movie could easily swap out Mike Schmidt and Jeremy Fitzgerald if they decided not to include the character from the game and have the same impact.
8 Springtrap From Five Nights At Freddy’s 3
An Animatronic Possessed By The Spirit Of William Afton
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One of the most exciting parts of the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie’s ending is the fact that it finally settles the Springtrap and Spring Bonnie Debate. William Afton’s Spring Bonnie suit gets increasingly destroyed throughout the film, mirroring the Springtrap animatronic’s appearance. Then, William Afton dies because of the springlocks stabbing him, mirroring the character’s lore. However, it’s not reasonable to say that Springtrap appears in the first movie because the spirit of the dead William Afton possesses this version of the character.
Springtrap will be the perfect villain to go up against Mike Schmidt in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 . In the games, the antagonist hunts the night guard like a predator, and Springtrap staring at the player before attacking is utterly terrifying. Including the character could also add audio horror to the movie because Springtrap makes horrifying sounds when moving around and attacking.
7 Puppet From Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
The Most Likely Addition To The Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Movie
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The most likely new animatronic in the sequel is Puppet, based on the song after the mid-credits scene of Five Nights at Freddy’s. A version of the song “My Grandfather’s Clock” plays with the words “Come find me” overtop, and fans of the games will recognize the tune from FNAF 2. The player has to wind the Puppet’s music box, which plays “My Grandfather’s Clock,” to prevent the Puppet from attacking.
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Puppet would fit well with the scarier approach to Five Nights At Freddy’s 2. The animatronic’s personality is pensive and cruel, which could make him a strong adversary. Additionally, the story could slightly alter the origin of Puppet to fit with the show. Rather than Charlotte Emily possessing the animatronic, Mike’s brother Garrett could take control of the character, explaining what happened to him after William Afton killed him.
6 Grimm Foxy From Five Nights At Freddy’s: Help Wanted
A Horrifying Halloween Character Who Could Fit Well In A Horror Movie
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Another animatronics option that could help make Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 significantly more terrifying is Grimm Foxy, a variation of the original character that offers chills. While Foxy the Pirate is playful and likes to play mind games with victims, Grimm Foxy is ruthless and merciless. He has predator instincts that make him more dangerous than others.
The character likes to drag his hook to make a scraping noise while looking for a victim. The broken-down, fiery appearance could scare film viewers. The jagged teeth and razor-sharp claws could be a fantastic weapon to do harm against the protagonists and deuteragonists. However, it would be difficult to explain within the Five Nights At Freddy’s movie universe why an animatronic is on fire and functioning, so the screenwriter could use Grimm Foxy as an Easter egg in a nightmare.
5 The Daycare Attendant From Five Nights At Freddy’s: Security Breach
A Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde Animatronic Who Moves In Unnatural Ways
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One of the scariest characters in the FNAF games is The Daycare Attendant Sun and Moon – an animatronic that looks like a sun and moon head in jester clothing. While Sun is energetic and friendly to everyone, Moon is a terrifying foe that would fit perfectly in a horror movie. The evil character has glowing red eyes and does acrobatics, contorting their body in disturbing ways.
Moon is also known for psychologically tormenting victims before chasing and physically harming them, breaking enemies down mentally. The aggressive character will chase and attack people without provocation. Moon also has the ability to track their foes and walk on the walls and ceiling. Besides the nightmare characters, the Moon side of The Daycare Attendant is one of the most terrifying characters and could up the ante for Mike and Abby in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.
4 Shadow Freddy From Five Nights At Freddy’s 2
A Mysterious Animatronic Who’s Difficult To See In The Dark
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With the appearance of Golden Freddy in Five Nights at Freddy’s, the possibility of Shadow Freddy making an entrance in Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 is extremely exciting. Shadow Freddy, a near replica of Golden Freddy, is distinguished by his dark purple color and glowing eyes. Due to his dark color, Shadow Freddy can blend into the darkness exceptionally easily.
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The character’s personality and background are mysterious, giving the creative team plenty of creative liberty. Since he only shows up briefly in the FNAF 2 game, Shadow Freddy might be a nice easter egg for the sequel. If the movie wanted to make him a villain, they could lean into the fact that the character helps William Afton in the FNAF 3 game, an intriguing part of the animatronic’s lore. Alternatively, Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 could introduce Shadow Freddy as a friendly animatronic who tries to help Mike and Abby.
3 Ballora From Five Nights At Freddy’s: Sister Location
A Humanoid Animatronic Who Charges Towards Her Enemies
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An Easter egg in Five Nights At Freddy’s is Circus Baby, hinting that the sequel might incorporate Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza’s sister location, Circus Baby’s Pizza World. If the sequel wants to add characters from the other restaurant, Ballora is a prime option that could enhance the viewing experience. In the first movie, all the animatronics resemble animals. However, Ballora is a humanoid animatronic, which could induce the uncanny valley effect for the audience.
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The character has a sadistic attitude, gets angered by noise, and charges towards her enemies, promising a more intense horror experience in the sequel. She also has the ability to disable the cameras and misdirect people, abilities that could make her a more daunting antagonist. Ballora’s appearance could also thrill horror fans because she looks similar to the titular vampire ballerina antagonist in the 2024 movie Abigail.
2 The Mimic From Five Nights At Freddy’s: Security Breach
A Bloodthirsty Endoskeleton Animatronic Who Will Kill Without Any Motive
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The endoskeleton version of The Mimic is deeply terrifying to look at and could help ramp up the fear in Five Nights At Freddy’s 2. After getting beaten by its creator, the character learned those emotions, becoming cruel, heartless, and murderous. The Mimic has no issue killing without any motive, a fact that should send shivers down the audience’s spine.
One of its most impressive abilities is that it can replicate voices, a skill that could work well in the movie sequel. Given Mike’s trauma, The Mimic could use Abby’s voice to lure him into a trap. Its propensity for murder could also make the story more gory than ever. Unfortunately, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is following the lead of the first movie with its PG-13 rating, making The Mimic an unlikely candidate for the movie – no matter how well it fits in the horror genre.
1 Toy Chica From Five Nights At Freddy’s 2
The Most Likely Culprit For The Iconic Bite Of ’87
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A great animatronics option for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is Toy Chica, one of the best characters in the entire series. The character is sadistic and homicidal, making her particularly dangerous to the night guard. She falls high on the list of animatronics who would happily take a life without any specific catalyst. In addition to her cruel tendencies, Toy Chica has a dark sense of humor that could offer a small amount of levity during a darker storyline.
Another significant benefit of incorporating Toy Chica in the upcoming sequel is the fact that she’s the most likely character responsible for the Bite of ‘87 – a pivotal event in the game series that has sparked numerous fan theories and discussions. The horrifying attack is one of the items on Screen Rant’s wishlist for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. If the movie adds Toy Chica into the mix, that’s one step closer to seeing the iconic event that still hasn’t been depicted onscreen, even in the games.
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Release Date December 5, 2025 Studio(s) Blumhouse Productions Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Franchise(s) Five Nights at Freddy’s prequel(s) Five Nights at Freddy’s Main Genre Horror Expand