: A successful Five Nights at Freddy's (film) was released in 2023, starring Josh Hutcherson, with a sequel released in 2025.

: Introduced new mechanics like room-to-room movement and virtual reality.

: Cawthon officially funds fan-made games like Five Nights at Candy's and The Joy of Creation to be published as official spin-offs.

: A trilogy starting with The Silver Eyes expands on the human elements and backstory of the series.