- Primary Subject: Five Nights at Freddy's 3 movie
- Key Update: Franchise star Matthew Lillard confirmed that an early draft of the script is complete, with cameras expected to start rolling in 2027.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: September 30, 2026
- Quick Answer: Five Nights at Freddy's 3 is scheduled to officially start filming in 2027, according to series star Matthew Lillard.
The terror at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza is far from over. After Blumhouse's horror adaptations landed major box-office success, the studio is expanding Scott Cawthon's haunted animatronic universe with a threequel.
Fans eagerly awaiting the franchise's next project won't have to wait much longer for the cameras to start rolling on the next chapter.
When Does Five Nights at Freddy's 3 Start Filming?
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As Matthew Lillard gears up for his highly anticipated return to Five Nights at Freddy's 3, the franchise star also confirmed in a recent interview that the threequel is scheduled to start rolling in 2027.
When asked about plans for FNAF 3, Lillard told Bloody Disgusting: "I know the early version of the script came through and everyone's really excited about it. And I know they're moving to the next level, so we will be shooting in 2027."
With the script already in the polishing phase, Blumhouse and Scott Cawthon Productions are aligning their production schedules to prep for a full-scale shoot. This provides the production team ample opportunity to design new animatronic practical effects, secure filming locations, and assemble the crew for the rollout.
For reference, the first Five Nights at Freddy's movie took two months to film (February to April 2023) before releasing in theaters on October 27, 2023 (six months to premiere).
With the sequel matching the filming and premiere timeline, FNAF 3 might just premiere in the same year they start rolling cameras, too!
What Fans Can Expect From Five Nights at Freddy's 3
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While specific plot details remain under wraps for Five Nights at Freddy's 3, Lillard described the third installment's direction as "next-level", signaling a bigger and more intense experience for horror enthusiasts.
Given the progression of the video game lore, fans are highly anticipating that the third film will likely lean on the eerie setting of Fazbear's Fright: The Horror Attraction, bringing in lore elements like Springtrap center stage.
Lillard is set to reprise his role alongside key returning cast members as the franchise continues to delve deeper into William Afton's dark history and the tragic origins of the animatronics.
With a new script officially in motion and production targeted for 2027, the third installment promises to be the franchise's most chilling chapter yet.
For now, Five Nights at Freddy's 3 is slated to begin filming sometime in 2027. Stay tuned!
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