Gary Dauberman Confirmed to Pen Five Nights at Freddy's 3

The mystery of Five Nights at Freddy's 3's screenwriter is officially solved: horror veteran Gary Dauberman will pen the script. This news follows a minor mix-up where actor Skeet Ulrich mistakenly credited "It Follows" writer David Robert Mitchell, rather than Dauberman, known for "IT" and "The Nun."

Emma Tammi is expected to return as director, with franchise creator Scott Cawthon producing. This keeps the core creative team together. The first two FNAF films have raked in over $500 million globally, making this a top priority for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. The second film significantly improved fan reception over the first, a crucial win for the video game adaptation.

While cast details and a release date are still under wraps, expect production to kick off later this year. Blumhouse likely aims for a 2027 release, perhaps teasing details at New York Comic Con.