
The excitement surrounding the production of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is palpable, with fans eager for more insights into the expanding universe. Recently released set photos have introduced a critical new location, heightening anticipation for the film’s debut in December 2025. Filming commenced in November 2024, following a string of teasers from actors Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard.
As filming progresses, dedicated fans like @DeducerFNAF are sharing intriguing snapshots from the set. These images showcase a dilapidated version of the familiar pizzeria, now presented with a distinct external design that sets it apart from its predecessor, along with the whimsical cartoonish appeal of the animatronic signage visible.
Check out the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 set photos via @DeducerFNAF.
Implications of the Set Photos for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Potential Misleading Hints from the First Movie

The conclusion of the original Five Nights at Freddy’s saw the iconic pizzeria collapse, establishing a logical foundation for the sequel to introduce an alternate setting. Game creator and co-writer Scott Cawthon previously indicated that if a sequel were to be produced, it would likely draw from the events of the second game, which takes place in a different venue. Notably, there are at least 36 distinct Freddy Fazbear establishments referenced across various games and novels, as outlined in the table below:
Freddy Fazbear Locations in Five Nights at Freddy’s Games |
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Fredbear’s Family Diner |
Underground Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (The Twisted Ones) |
The Pizza Playground |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Withered’s Location) |
Circus Baby’s Pizza (The Fourth Closet) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Jump for Tickets) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (1987/FNaF 2) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Into The Pit) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Kit Factory |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (1993/FNaF 1) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Fetch) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Sea Bonnies) |
JR’s (Fan game) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Lonely Freddy) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Prankster) |
Fazbear’s Frights |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (The New Kid) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Find Player Two) |
Circus Baby’s Pizza World/Circus Baby’s Entertainment and Rentals |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Step Closer) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Felix The Shark) |
Chica’s Party World |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Coming Home) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (You’re The Band) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Place |
The Fazbear Entertainment Distribution Centre |
Freddy’s Fantasy Waterpark |
Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Blackbird) |
The Fazplex Tower |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (The Silver Eyes) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Hide-and-Seek) |
The Fazbear Circus |
Fredbear’s Family Diner (The Silver Eyes) |
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza (Gumdrop Angel) |
Unnamed Candy and Sweets shop from FNaF: Special Delivery |
Despite the variety of potential new settings, many fans initially speculated that Circus Baby’s Entertainment and Rentals would play a central role in the sequel’s narrative. Notably, an animatronic from Circus Baby appeared in the first film, leading to speculation about connections to the Sister Location’s storyline. However, changes to Afton’s backstory and character arcs in the first movie hint that these clues may serve as misdirection.
Another plausible theory suggests that Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 may actually draw narrative elements from the third installment. The 2015 game is set three decades after the original and revolves around Fazbear’s Frights, a horror exhibit that unwittingly discovers the relic known as Springtrap, an animatronic harboring Afton’s spirit after his death. Given the unresolved story of Afton in the first film, it opens the possibility that the newly introduced pizzeria is being reimagined as a horror venue, further complicating Mike’s journey and developing the plot.
Our Perspective on the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Set Photos

The revelations from the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 set photos not only deepen the franchise’s lore but also create a web of theories that keeps fans engaged. The predictability that characterized the first film was a point of contention, especially concerning Afton’s reveal। With these new developments, the sequel seems poised to embrace an air of intrigue and unpredictability, drawing from multiple game narratives instead of relying solely on one.
As the film evolves, it appears to be adopting a more complex structure that invites speculation and fosters a deeper connection to the beloved series. Fans can look forward to exploring this multifaceted storyline when the film finally premieres.
Source: @DeducerFNAF/Twitter
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