Fans of the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise have laughed, cried, and been spooked to their core by watching their favorite YouTubers’ videos. It is only fitting that these YouTubers make a cameo appearance in the movie, as they have played a significant role in promoting the franchise and making it as popular as it is today. Here is every YouTuber featured in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie.
Every Confirmed YouTuber Cameo in the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie
Two YouTubers have physical speaking roles in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, while several other creators (very briefly) appear as photographs on an employee of the month board. One of these content creators has been an incredibly well-kept secret, so come back later if you want to avoid the surprise.
Here are all YouTuber Cameos in the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie:
- MatPat (Game Theory) — Diner waiter
- CoryxKenshin — Taxi driver
Employee of the Month photograph only:
- 8-bit Ryan
- Baz
- Razzbowski
- Dawko
- FusionZGamer
CoryxKenshin’s speaking appearance and the Employee of the Month board can be seen in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie trailer below. MatPat’s appearance, on the other hand, was a welcome surprise that had me grinning from ear to ear. Fans were convinced Mat wasn’t in the FNAF movie due to his heartbreaking reaction to the initial trailer showcasing his fellow creators. Once a theatre kid, always a theatre kid.
CoryxKenshin
In the Five Nights at Freddy’s film, CoryxKenshin takes on the role of a taxi driver, as shown in the second trailer, where he is seen driving Golden Freddy and Abby Schmidt. Cory DeVante Williams, also known as CoryxKenshin, is a YouTuber who has been active on the platform since 2009. He is most recognized for his Let’s Play videos of horror games, including the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise. CoryxKenshin has also been featured in Youtooz figures and pins that depict characters from Five Nights at Freddy’s. He has been granted early access to demos for various Five Nights at Freddy’s games, including an exclusive demo for Ultimate Custom Night that was featured in the Steam trailer.
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MatPat (Game Theory)
MatPat, the brains behind Game Theory, is a YouTuber best known for his entertaining theory videos covering lore, hidden meanings, mechanics, and secret details of popular video games. Matthew Robert “MatPat” Patrick appears as a waiter in a diner scene, sneaking in his iconic “just a theory” quote when talking about lunch being the most important meal of the day.
Mat’s videos have had a monumental effect on the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, being one of the first content creators to correctly summarise FNAF’s early lore and predict future reveals and plot points. Some fans even joke that Scott Cawthon deliberately changed story elements to throw Mat off, but that’s just a theory.
8-bit Ryan
In the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, Ryan, also known as 8-BitRyan, was recognized as the Employee of the Month for December. 8-BitRyan is a popular Let’s Play YouTuber who has been on the platform since 2013. He is well-known for his gameplay of horror video games, particularly the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise. Additionally, he has a Youtooz figure that features characters from the game and was given exclusive access to the Ultimate Custom Night demo for the Steam trailer. On his joint channel 8-BitGaming, he played Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted early with Bazamalam. Moreover, he received early access to Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach.
Bazamalam
In the Five Nights at Freddy’s film, Bazamalam was recognized as the Employee of the Month for March. Bazamalam is a Let’s Play YouTuber who has been on the platform since 2013. He is famous for playing horror video games, particularly the Five Nights at Freddy’s series. He got early access to Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted and played it with 8-BitRyan on their channel, 8-BitGaming. He also received early access to Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach.
Dawko
Lewis K. Dawkins, also known as Dawko, has been recognized as July’s Employee of the Month in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie. Dawko is a British gamer who started his YouTube channel in 2014, where he played Five Nights at Freddy’s and other non-FNaF video games. He has interviewed several prominent figures in the FNaF community, including Scott Cawthon, official voice actors, Steel Wool Studios employees, and the CEO of Illumix. Dawko has been credited for his unique appreciation for Freddy in Space 2 and has appeared as a secret boss in the game. He has also been involved in developing official FNaF plush toys at Hex Store and using FNaF characters in Makeship plushies and Youtooz figures.
Dawko has received early access to merchandise for review and has even appeared as one of the antagonists in Youtooz Presents: Five Nights at Freddy’s. He has helped proofread the Five Nights at Freddy’s Character Encyclopedia and provided suggestions. As a guest, Dawko has had the opportunity to go behind the scenes on the set of the Five Nights at Freddy’s film. Additionally, he has received early access to exclusive demos, including Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, 4, Ultimate Custom Night, Help Wanted, and Security Breach.
FusionZGamer
Brendan, also known as FusionZGamer, has been recognized as the Employee of the Month for June in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie. He started his journey on YouTube back in 2011 as a Let’s Play YouTuber. FusionZGamer is widely known for his gameplay of the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, and he also enjoys playing other video games. He has been honored with using Five Nights at Freddy’s characters in Youtooz figures. He has gained early access to exclusive demos for Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, 4, Ultimate Custom Night, Help Wanted, and Security Breach, some of which were hours before the official release.
Razzbowski
Rhys Williams, also known as Razzbowski, has been recognized as January’s Employee of the Month in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie. Razzbowski is a Let’s Play YouTuber who has been active on the platform since 2012. He is widely known for his gameplay of the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise and various other non-FNaF video games. Some of the characters from the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise have also turned into Youtooz figures. Razzbowski has also been granted early access to demos for Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, 4, and Ultimate Custom Night, as well as the game Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted.
Is Markiplier in the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie?
The most notable YouTuber missing from the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie is Markiplier. Mark Edward Fischbach, also known as Markiplier, is a famous Let’s Play content creator who joined YouTube in 2012. He is recognized for his frequent playthroughs of horror video games, including all of the main series Five Nights at Freddy’s games. With 114 million views on his first FNAF video, many consider Mark essential for the franchise’s success.
Markiplier was invited to appear in Five Nights at Freddy’s; however, a schedule conflict with his upcoming Iron Lung movie meant he was sadly unable to attend the filming. In a YouTube comment, series creator Scott Cawthon said that if he’s “fortunate enough to work on a sequel, then hopefully we will have another shot at getting [Markiplier] into a FNAF movie!”
If the post-credits are anything to go by, we may see the king of FNAF star alongside Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy in the future — and we will be watching.
Published: Oct 26, 2023 05:00 pm