The FNAF Movie Red Eyes controversy erupted in 2023 following the release of the first promotional posters and teasers for the live-action Five Nights at Freddy's film. Fans of the long-running horror franchise were quick to point out that the glowing red eyes of Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy felt 'generic' or 'too friendly' compared to the haunting, white-pupil stare found in the original games. This led to a wave of memes where users photoshopped the eyes to look different or joked that the animatronics looked like they had been using illegal substances. Despite the criticism, the meme became a central part of the film's pre-release hype, illustrating the deep connection fans have with the visual language of the source material.