Real-Life Freddy Fazbears Pizza to Open in New Jersey in 2027

A real-life version of the fictional Freddy Fazbears Pizza restaurant from the Five Nights at Freddys horror franchise is set to open at the American Dream entertainment and retail complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 2027. The immersive dining and entertainment venue is being developed in collaboration with ScottGames, the company behind the popular video game series.

The attraction will function as a quick-service restaurant where guests can eat, play arcade games, and watch live animatronic performances. According to the announcement, the experience is designed to be a functional recreation of the pizzeria from the games, not merely a themed set. The venue will feature two main stage shows: one with Freddy Fazbear and the Fazbear Band on the Main Stage, and another featuring Foxy the Pirate at Pirate Cove. Beyond dining and shows, visitors will also have access to immersive multiplayer survival-horror gaming experiences.

Atreyu Alcantar, the creative manager for licensing and location-based entertainment at American Dream and the creative lead for the attraction, emphasized the project's commitment to authenticity. "We're not building a set that looks like Freddy...