The highly anticipated opening of Halloween Horror Nights kicked off at Universal Studios Hollywood last night with a star studded red carpet to usher in the popular seasonal event that unearths eight all-new and returning haunted houses, an array of frightening scare zones, the return of its popular Terror Tram experience and “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” live stunt show.
Halloween Horror Nights continues September 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, 23-27; 30; October 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31; November 1, 2026.
At a glance, Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood features the following experiences:
HAUNTED HOUSES:
- “Sinners” based on Warner Bros’ Pictures Academy Award-winning film
- “Stranger Things” based on the fifth season of Netflix’s iconic series
- “Hellraiser” inspired by the first three films
- “Evil Dead Burn” based on the sixth film in New Line Cinema’s Evil Dead franchise
- “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness” featuring the legacy of the metal rock star
- MGM’s “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” traps guests in a frightening funhouse of murderous clown-like creatures.
- Original haunted house “KILLceañera: Music by SLASH” continues the tradition of showcasing Latin American myths and legends. Grammy® Award-winning guitarist and songwriter SLASH composes an original score for the house featuring Spanish guitar and an exclusive song titled “15 Candles.”
- “Dead, Deader, Deadest,” an original haunted house, takes guests on a tour of an abandoned funeral home where disturbing acts once took place.
TERROR TRAM:
- The infamous Terror Tram returns with an all-new host, Art the Clown, in “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown,” who hijacks the tram for his own holiday celebration. Metal band ICE NINE KILLS creates new music for the experience, putting a dark twist on classic Christmas songs.
SHOW:
- “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” stunt show returns to the WaterWorld venue for a fiery quest to survive the night.
SCARE ZONES:
- All-new immersive scare zone, “Fortnitemares,” based on Fortnite’s signature in-game event brings new characters and horror-themed gameplay together.
- “Hackerz” scare zone features a group of deranged chainsaw killers.
- “El Circo de la Muerte” scare zone centers on the 1930’s circus and sideshow acts that traveled across Mexico – but with a terrifying twist.
- Scare zone “Blood Bog,” where moss monsters roam the bogs and bayous
- Ever-popular “Murder of Crowz” returns as a scare zone with dad, mom and baby crow flocking to the nest.
SCAREACTOR ENCOUNTERS:
- Art the Clown also lurks around the theme park in the most unsuspecting of places.
- For those whose only wish is to meet Nikki, the iconic main character from Focus Features and writer-director Curry Barker’s breakout horror blockbuster, Obsession, guests may find themselves face-to-face with the latest victim of the One Wish Willow’s terrifying curse.
Red Carpet Photos
A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available. This year’s event runs for a record 42 nights with eight haunted houses, Terror Tram, multiple scare zones and more. Tickets include General Admission, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. The Day/Night Ticket, After 2 P.M. Day/Night Ticket, Universal Express Ticket and R.I.P Tour will all include access to the new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” coaster. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.
Guests can experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, “Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™.” Also, Death Eaters™, Lord Voldemort’s most loyal followers, will roam “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™,” beginning in the early evening.
For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween.
