In July 2015, it was reported that Gil Kenan (Poltergeist, Monster House) had made a deal with Warner Bros to direct a Five Nights At Freddy's movie adaptation of the immensely popular video game. In June 2017, Kenan announced that his adaptation had been cancelled by WB and he was stepping down. In early 2018, it was announced that Blumhouse Productions was set to make the movie with Chris Columbus (Harry Potter, Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire) lined up to direct. The project was aiming for a 2020 release date.
