Blumhouse celebrated its 15th anniversary at BlumFest 2025, held during New York Comic Con, with exciting updates on upcoming projects, including Black Phone 2 and the Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel. Fans were treated to exclusive footage, cast appearances, and surprising announcements.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2: Megan Fox Joins the Cast
Director Emma Tammi and producer Jason Blum teased fans with details about the FNAF sequel. A highlight of the panel was the announcement that Megan Fox will provide the voice for Toy Chica. Tammi explained that Fox’s children are fans of the franchise, which inspired her to join the project.
The sequel will feature familiar animatronics like Toy Freddy and Toy Bonnie, along with returning human characters played by Elizabeth Lail and Matthew Lillard. Fans can expect more jump scares, expanded lore, and new characters, according to the creative team.
Black Phone 2: Returning Cast and Exclusive Footage
The panel also focused on Black Phone 2, with appearances from Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Miguel Mora, Demián Bichir, and author Joe Hill. Hawke shared how he was pitched the sequel while at an airport and described the idea as “breathtaking.”
The cast discussed the emotional depth of the sequel, emphasizing how trauma and grief continue to shape the characters. Madeleine McGraw noted that her character Gwen has grown more reserved since the first film, and Mason Thames highlighted the challenge and excitement of revisiting these roles.
Joe Hill, who wrote the original story over 20 years ago, praised the team for putting characters first and handling the story with care, ensuring the sequel stays true to the spirit of the first film.
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Blumhouse’s Vision
Jason Blum highlighted his commitment to discovering new talent and supporting creators with fresh visions for the horror genre. He also teased other upcoming projects, including The Other Mommy, Scarpetta, and the interactive game Sleep Awake, demonstrating Blumhouse’s expansion into innovative storytelling formats.