The highly anticipated film "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" has made a surprising and rapid transition to Video On Demand (VOD) platforms, including Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV. This move comes swiftly after the horror-thriller successfully wrapped up its third full weekend in theaters, where it has already amassed an impressive global box office total exceeding $200 million. This significant earning is four times its reported $50 million production budget, underscoring its commercial success and strong audience engagement.

During its third weekend in cinemas, "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" added $7.6 million to its coffers, despite experiencing a 61% drop from its second-weekend performance. Blumhouse, the production company, appears confident in the film's theatrical accomplishments and its potential to continue performing robustly in the digital rental and purchase market. While the movie will maintain a presence in theaters for several more weeks, its widespread VOD availability offers fans immediate access, though those wishing to see it on the big screen are encouraged to do so soon as its theatrical footprint is expected to decrease.

The film boasts a notable cast, featuring Josh Hutcherson, widely recognized for his role as Peeta Mellark in "The Hunger Games" film series and his recent appearance alongside Jason Statham in "The Beekeeper." Matthew Lillard, known for his memorable portrayals of Stu Macher in "Scream" and Shaggy in the live-action "Scooby-Doo" films, also stars and is slated to appear in the second season of "Daredevil: Born Again" next year. Emma Tammi directed the movie, with Scott Cawthon, the creator of the game franchise, contributing as a writer and producer alongside Jason Blum, Jennifer Scudder Trent, and Jon Romano.

Regarding the wider streaming landscape for the franchise, the first "Five Nights at Freddy’s" movie is not currently available on any subscription streaming service. Like its successor, it can only be accessed at home through VOD platforms via purchase or rental. However, given Blumhouse's affiliation with Universal Pictures, it is highly probable that discussions are underway to secure streaming dates for both "FNAF 2" and its predecessor, with Peacock emerging as the most likely streaming home for the series. Despite not being critical darlings, both "Five Nights at Freddy’s" films have proven to be significant box office draws, demonstrating a substantial and dedicated audience within the horror genre.