The youth thrillers turning up the tension this summer.
Cinema is set to deliver edge-of-your-seat entertainment this summer, with admissions for P14–39 audiences forecast to rise +15%, driven by a high-impact slate of thrillers that will dominate the big screen. From optical illusions to jump-scare sequels and high-octane survival stories, these titles are set to fuel late-night sessions, group outings and endless post-credit chatter, giving brands a front-row seat to engaging youth audiences this summer.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
Releases November 13.
The Horsemen are back with more tricks up their sleeves in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. The third chapter ups the ante with global locations, clever tech and a new crew of master tricksters. Blending intelligence, swagger and spectacle, this is the kind of cinematic puzzle young audiences love to crack. Perfect for finance, lifestyle and technology brands that want to associate with ambition and the notion of staying one step ahead.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Releases December 4.
The doors of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria open once again in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. Building on the viral success of the original, the sequel takes everything fans loved, from the lore to the jump scares and turns it up to eleven. A massive hit with gamers and thrill-seeking youth audiences, the film bridges the worlds of cinema and gaming, making it the perfect stage for entertainment, QSR and SVOD brands to tap into fandom and shared scares.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Releases January 15.
Following the blockbuster success of 28 Years Later, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple lands exactly 28 weeks later, continuing Danny Boyle’s masterful vision of a world on the brink. This fast-follow sequel explores humanity’s fight for survival with a powerful mix of intensity, emotion and hope. Appealing to older youth and young adult audiences, the film is a strong fit for automotive, insurance and travel brands looking to connect through themes of endurance, resilience and reinvention.