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5/21/2026 0 Comments

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Invite Warner Bros. Pictures’ Academy Award-Winning Film Sinners Into Their Iconic Gates for Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Invite Warner Bros. Pictures’ Academy Award-Winning Film Sinners Into Their Iconic Gates for Halloween Horror Nights

Guests Will Immerse Themselves in Writer/Director/Producer Ryan Coogler’s
Blockbuster Supernatural Horror Masterpiece in All-New Haunted Houses

All Event Tickets Now on Sale at Universal Studios Hollywood
While Select Tickets Available for Universal Orlando Resort

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Universal City, Calif., Orlando, Fla. (May 21, 2026) – Following an over $370 million global box office run and earning widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike, Warner Bros. Pictures’ Sinners adds “haunted house” to its repertoire as it joins Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights lineup of immersive experiences beginning Friday, August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Since debuting in 2025, Sinners became the highest grossing original horror film, garnering a record-breaking 16 Academy-Award nominations and four Oscar® wins. Written, directed and produced by Ryan Coogler, alongside fellow Proximity Media producers Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, the film takes place in 1930s Mississippi Delta, where twin brothers Smoke and Stack return to their hometown to open a juke joint for their community. Celebration turns to panic as a troupe of unrelenting vampires crash the opening night, threatening to violently curse the guests in a brutal battle for survival.

“It’s been incredible to see audiences connect with Sinners in such a powerful way,” said Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, producers of Sinners and founders of Proximity Media, in a joint statement. “Now, partnering with Halloween Horror Nights gives fans the chance to step even deeper into the world of the film — to feel the music, the atmosphere and the tension all around them. Watching it come to life on this scale has been really special for all of us.”

The terrifying Halloween Horror Nights house will transport guests back in time to the popular Club Juke where they will quickly realize that nothing is as it seems when nefarious, red-eyed vampires Remmick, Bert and Joan appear with their insatiable hunger. As they attempt to evade the vampires at every turn, fans will encounter some of their favorite characters lifted straight from the film, including Sammie, Mary, Annie, Pearline and Cornbread. Caught in a deadly struggle between twins Smoke and Stack and the bloodthirsty vampires, guests must survive the night – because the terror will only relent once the sun rises.

“At Halloween Horror Nights, we push the boundaries of what a live horror experience can be,” said John Murdy, Executive Producer, Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Hollywood. “Just as Ryan Coogler's Academy Award winning film, Sinners re-invented the vampire movie, we are re-inventing the haunted house and creating new ways to scare our guests that we’ve never attempted and are thrilled to bring this amazing story to life in a truly terrifying and fully immersive way.”

“The moment Sinners premiered, we knew it was an undeniable fit for Halloween Horror Nights and it’s an honor to bring this story to life,” said Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort. “It’s rare for a film to fully satisfy hardcore horror fans while also inviting new audiences into the genre—and that’s exactly what Sinners does. Its world, characters and intensity will translate into a relentless haunted house. We can't wait for our fans to step inside and experience the horror firsthand in a way that only Halloween Horror Nights can deliver."

With a selection of event tickets on sale now for both coasts, guests can begin planning their visits to brave Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort this fall.

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 8 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.

At Universal Orlando, guests can purchase select tickets, upgrades and event-inclusive vacation packages as Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event, returns for its milestone 35th year in Orlando, running 48 select nights from August 28 through November 1.The event will feature 10 all-new haunted houses, outrageous live entertainment, terrifying scare zones and street experiences – with a few haunting surprises. Products on sale now include single-night tickets; the Scream Early add-on ticket, which grants access to Universal Studios Florida, including select haunted houses, beginning at 2 p.m. (guests must have a Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket), and event extras such as Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour, and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour. Guests can also take advantage of the Stay, Scream and Save vacation package and save up to $200. The package includes one night of Halloween Horror Nights admission, daytime theme park admission (including Universal Epic Universe), and a stay at one of Universal Orlando’s 11 themed hotels with exclusive theme park benefits including access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights entry gate, complimentary resort transportation, access to seasonal experiences at the hotels and more. Plus, guests can now purchase tickets to Premium Scream Night which returns for two event nights this year – August 27 and October 19. Click here to learn more.

All-new merchandise inspired by the Sinners haunted house is now available at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and shopUniversal.com. Fans can celebrate the upcoming house in style with a limited release t-shirt and hat. Additionally, an acrylic figure inspired by the house is now available for purchase. Guests can exhibit all the house announcements proudly in a collectible infernal carnival display leading up to the opening night.

Additional event details, including new haunted houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon.

For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween and at Universal Orlando, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween.

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3/26/2026 0 Comments

Universal Orlando Resort Celebrates 35 Years of Pure Fear with Halloween Horror Nights 35 - Running Select Nights August 28 through November 1

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF PURE FEAR WITH HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 35 – RUNNING SELECT NIGHTS AUGUST 28 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1
Select Tickets, Packages and Event Upgrades for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando are On Sale, Including Tickets for the Exclusive Premium Scream Night Event, which Returns for Two Nights

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Orlando, Fla. (March 26, 2026) – Universal Orlando Resort commemorates its longstanding legacy of horror as Halloween Horror Nights – the World’s Premier Halloween Event – returns for its milestone 35th year for 48 select nights from August 28 through November 1. Guests can now purchase select tickets and upgrades for what will be Universal Orlando’s most expansive Halloween Horror Nights event ever – featuring 10 all-new haunted houses, outrageous entertainment, terrifying scare zones and street experiences – and a few haunting surprises.

With event tickets now on sale, it is the perfect time for guests to plan the fall vacation of their “screams” to enjoy Halloween Horror Nights and all that Universal Orlando Resort has to offer. With four amazing theme parks that boast the most innovative attractions ever created, nonstop entertainment, the wildly popular Halloween Horror Nights event plus exciting seasonal experiences across the resort, Universal Orlando is the “must-visit” vacation destination this fall.

This year’s Halloween Horror Nights will transform Universal Studios Florida into the “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares,” where guests will brave an onslaught of horrifying experiences inspired by the event’s legacy, haunting original stories and some of the most popular names in horror today. And the ringmasters behind all the scares will be legendary Halloween Horror Nights icons, Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow, who are joining forces for the first time ever to unleash their reign of terror throughout the event and in their all-new haunted house, “Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control.”

And when guests need a break from the screams, they can enjoy sinfully delicious food and beverage, shop the latest “must-have” Halloween Horror Nights merchandise in highly themed retail locations, and experience some of Universal Studios Florida’s most thrilling attractions.

Guests can now purchase select tickets, upgrades and packages for the 35th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, including:

Single-night tickets valid on any one event night;
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Express Passes, which allows guests to skip the regular lines at haunted houses and participating attractions;
The R.I.P Tour, which provides a guided tour with priority VIP entry to haunted houses and attractions, plus other premium benefits;
Guests can add the Scream Early ticket to their Halloween Horror Nights admission to enjoy access to Universal Studios Florida, park attractions and select haunted houses starting at 2 p.m. before the event officially starts;
The popular lights-on Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour, where guests get a special behind-the-scenes look at select haunted houses during the day;
And the opportunity to stay, scream and save up to $200 (package savings vary based on length of stay) on a special vacation package that includes one-night admission to Halloween Horror Nights, daytime admission to enjoy Universal’s theme parks – including Universal Epic Universe, and hotel accommodations at one of Universal Orlando’s 11 highly themed hotels. Staying at a Universal hotel is one of the best ways to enjoy Halloween Horror Nights, as hotel guests receive exclusive perks like complimentary transportation, a dedicated gate for entry into Halloween Horror Nights, access to seasonal experiences at the hotels and more.

Plus, the exclusive, limited-capacity event, Premium Scream Night, also returns to Halloween Horror Nights this year for not one, but two nights: Thursday, August 27 and Monday, October 19. Tickets are on sale now for both event nights, which allow guests to enjoy everything they love about Halloween Horror Nights with shorter wait times compared to regular Halloween Horror Nights event nights, and lower attendance.

Additional details about this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort, including information about new haunted houses and more, will be revealed soon. For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, visit UniversalOrlando.com/HHN.

About Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is an award-winning, weeklong vacation destination that welcomes all to truly be themselves while enjoying world-class attractions that redefine theme park experiences. Here, a multitude of authentically thrilling, exciting and spontaneous adventures await – each inviting guests to embark on whatever vacation they crave while igniting their full range of emotions like never before – from the awe of walking the streets of Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the rush of adrenaline that takes over when coming face-to-face with a Velociraptor in Jurassic Park to the wide-eyed joy of seeing an entire slice of cake atop a delectable milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen.

Universal Orlando Resort is home to four exhilarating theme parks that boast some of the most innovative and immersive experiences ever created – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and the all-new Universal Epic Universe. Guests can also relish in exciting dining and entertainment at the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex and enjoy incredible accommodations and magnificent theming across eleven hotels that offer something for every style and budget: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Stella Nova Resort, Universal Terra Luna Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites.

Universal Orlando Resort is a part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal.

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3/12/2026 0 Comments

Universal Fan Fest Nights Announces the Debut of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle

Universal Fan Fest Nights Announces the Debut of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe, An All-Original Japanese CG Anime Short Film, Only at Universal Studios Hollywood
Select Nights from Thursday, April 23 Through Saturday, May 16

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All Experiences and Activations Included Every Event Night

Universal City, California, March 12, 2026 – The continuing popularity of manga and anime will once again be integral to Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood with the addition of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe, an all-original Japanese manga and CG anime short film that originally debuted as part of Universal Studios Japan’s popular Cool Japan.

Tickets are now available for purchase to attend the Universal Fan Fest Nights, which runs for a limited 12-nights only: April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9, 14-16, 2026.

This exciting Japanese language short film will gather guests within DreamWorks Theatre to watch a subtitled version featuring heroine Super Sailor Moon as she battles an unforeseen enemy with sinister motives to acquire the Legendary Silver Crystal from Moon Palace’s enchanting ball. With her unwavering spirit, accompanied by audience support, Super Sailor Moon will prove good indeed prevails over evil as she outwits her rival and restores tranquility to the Moon Palace.

Universal Fan Fest Nights is an after-hours, separately ticked event that celebrates the exhilarating world of fandom through immersive and interactive in-world experiences created by the theme park’s renowned and highly creative entertainment team in collaboration with esteemed industry experts. Featuring a spectrum of inspirational categories, Universal Fan Fest Nights will welcome guests to embrace a variety of eclectic worlds that celebrate and elevate fandom favorites alongside live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities, curated food, beverages and merchandise (separate purchase required).

Universal Fan Fest Nights will feature an array of exciting experiences and activations that will be included every event night for guests to enjoy.

Universal Fan Fest Nights will also feature these in-world experiences:

Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot. This all-new, immersive walk-through adventure is designed to give guests the sensation of stepping into a live-action mystery with the Scooby-Doo gang and the Universal Monsters. Guests will travel to the destination via Studio Tour tram where they have a chance to walk along a movie studio backlot with Scooby-Doo himself and his pals Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy. The exciting escapade will challenge them to solve a mystery involving the most legendary Universal Monsters in cinematic history, including Frankenstein, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein and Wolf Man, as they navigate portions of Universal’s world-famous outdoor film sets, from the cobblestone streets of Little Europe to the iconic Court of Miracles, the original filming locations for historic Universal horror films Frankenstein (1931) and The Wolf Man (1941).
ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show. ONE PIECE returns to Universal Fan Fest Nights, but this time as a live show extravaganza at the WaterWorld show venue. Inspired by the success of the Universal Studios Japan production, ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show will invite guests to a whirlwind performance featuring a cast of ONE PIECE fan-favorite characters. With action, comedy and chaos taking center stage, guests will be transported to the very heart of the world of ONE PIECE – enveloped in friendship, freedom and mayhem.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Forbidden Forest: A Search for the Hippogriff. This new, unique, walk-through experience will take guests into the depths of the Forbidden Forest in search of a lost Hippogriff. With guidance from a Hogwarts Professor, they will encounter magical creatures and familiar beasts as they face a series of obstacles which will require the guests to summon their bravery and spell-casting skills to help a Hippogriff in need.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD – Colorful Yoshi Celebration. This year’s Universal Fan Fest Nights introduces a vibrant, multi-colored Yoshi celebration in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. This all-new adventure will welcome guests to explore the land, where they will have a chance to meet new, colorful Yoshis who can be found throughout the Mushroom Kingdom.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. This fan-favorite immersive experience returns due to popular demand, along with some enhancements. Inspired by the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), this epic walk-through experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests will join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep.

This engaging experience features the legendary beholder Xanathar, uniquely created by the masterful puppeteer, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. For over 40 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been a world-renowned innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation.

Tickets are on sale now with a variety of ticket offerings available. Click here to purchase tickets and for full Terms and Conditions. Details for each ticket type are subject to change.

General Admission: General Admission ticket to Universal Fan Fest Nights. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
Universal Express: Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights, including one-time (per day) express access to each in-world experience, ride and attraction. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
Universal Express Unlimited: Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights, including unlimited express access (per day) to each in-world experience, ride and attraction. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
After 2PM Day/Night: Daytime General Admission to the theme park after 2pm and same day evening General Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights.
After 2PM Day/Night Universal Express: Daytime admission to the theme park after 2pm and same day evening admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights, including one-time (per day) express access to each ride, attraction and seated show during the day, plus one-time (per day) express access to each in-world experience, ride and attraction during the event.
2-Night General Admission: 2-Night General Admission access to Universal Fan Fest Nights. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
Ultimate Fandom Pass: General Admission pass to enjoy for up to all event nights of Universal Fan Fest Nights (based on your selected first visit date during purchase). No blockout dates on return visits. All visits must be completed by May 16, 2026. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
Early Access Ticket: Early access, beginning at 6pm (subject to change), to select Universal Fan Fest Nights in-world experiences prior to event opening. A Universal Fan Fest Nights admission ticket for the same date must be purchased separately.
Universal Fan Fest Nights VIP Tour: Enjoy VIP treatment of the event, including a shared, expertly guided walking tour of the in-world experiences, rides and attractions, as well as a gourmet dinner (alcoholic beverages excluded) in the private VIP dining room and complimentary valet parking.
Pass Member Special Pricing: Pass Members can take advantage of special online Pass Member pricing on General Admission tickets to Universal Fan Fest Nights when visiting on select event nights.

Adding to the adventure, guests can also experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™,” “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride—3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.

For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com and Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram, visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

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