'Five Nights at Freddy's 3' recruits horror hitmaker Gary Dauberman as screenwriter

Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): Blumhouse Atomic Monster has brought acclaimed horror writer Gary Dauberman on board to write the screenplay for ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3,’ marking a significant creative addition to the blockbuster horror franchise.

As per Variety, the latest installment promises another return to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, where the deadly animatronics are once again set to unleash terror.

Dauberman has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most successful horror screenwriters over the past decade, having written major franchise entries including ‘It,’ ‘Annabelle,’ and ‘The Nun.’

His appointment comes after the commercial success of the first two ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ films, which turned the video game adaptation into one of Blumhouse’s most valuable properties.

The original ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s,’ released in 2023, earned USD 297.2 million worldwide against a reported USD 20 million budget, as per Variety.

Its sequel, released in 2025, collected USD 239.6 million globally on a USD 36 million budget, further cementing the franchise’s box office appeal.

Based on Scott Cawthon’s popular horror video game series, the films are set inside a haunted, family-friendly themed restaurant where killer animatronics stalk their victims after dark.

Actor Josh Hutcherson starred in both films. Cawthon co-wrote the screenplay for the first film alongside Emma Tammi and Seth Cuddeback before writing the second film on his own. (ANI)

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