"Never Go Alone." That's the motto for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, and we're about to show you why! Every fall, Universal Studios Hollywood transforms into scream-filled night(mare)s for Halloween Horror Nights, and the haunted houses are the stars of the show. Each house is a fully immersive experience, packed with terrifying sets, movie-quality effects and scare actors who are way too good at their jobs. Whether it's based on iconic horror franchises or original terrors straight from Universal’s twisted imagination, each house drops you into a different world of fear. Here's your ultimate guide to what terrifying houses await in 2026, starting with the first house reveals as "Sinners" and "Stranger Things."
Overview
Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios Hollywood on select nights from Sept. 3 to Nov. 1, 2026, typically with eight haunted houses, four scare zones and the Terror Tram. A haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights is like stepping straight into your worst nightmare, only way more detailed. You’ll walk through dark, immersive sets filled with eerie sound effects, smells and movie-quality props. Not to mention scare actors who pop out when you least expect them. It’s intense, theatrical and designed to keep your heart racing from start to finish. Let's take a look at the Halloween Horror Nights houses you will encounter in 2026! And until we get more announcements, we've left in some 2025 details so you know where the houses are typically located.
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Sinners
Based on the Academy Award-winning horror film, "Sinners," this haunted house will transport you to 1930s Mississippi at the Smokestack Twins' juke joint. But the rhythm turns deadly when Remmick and his clan of bloodthirsty vampires crash the opening night celebration — putting the power of blood ties to the ultimate test.
Stranger Things 5
Are you ready to travel to the Upside Down for a house inspired by the fifth and final season of the Netflix show Stranger Things?
This house showcases the most gripping moments from Stranger Things Season 5 in an authentic, visceral experience. You'll find yourself in the middle of the battle to save Hawkins. Confront the terror you may have seen on screen as you navigate iconic locations and come face to face with favorite characters — all while evading a host of horrifying supernatural creatures, including Vecna himself.
Enter the town of Hawkins, Indiana, as the barrier between reality and the supernatural is crumbling. Did you know you'd have to save the world with a group of teens? Travel through the Wheeler House, Hawkins National Laboratory, the MAC-Z military base, realms of the Upside Down and the Abyss. Watch out! You are hunted by Demogorgons and other sinister creatures. With Vecna on your heels, the terror intensifies, pulling you into an all-or-nothing battle for survival.
2025 Houses
We've left some information about last year's houses, so you have a taste of what to expect, especially since some house locations tend to stay the same year after year.
Five Nights at Freddy's — Lower Lot (left of TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D)
Welcome to the dark halls of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza in an all-new haunted house inspired by the 2023 smash hit "Five Nights at Freddy’s." Blumhouse’s highest-grossing film to date is a terrifying adaptation of the iconic video game series. From the flickering security room monitors to the hauntingly cheerful showroom stage, guests came face-to-face with full-scale versions of Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy and even Mr. Cupcake.
Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse — Universal Backlot
Last year’s “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse” dropped us right into the middle of the action on the Universal backlot, where we came face-to-face with infamous Blumhouse villains, such as The Grabber, M3GAN, the Purge killers and more from "The Exorcist: Believer," "Freaky" and "Happy Death Day." Note that the Terror Tram usually closes at 11:15 p.m., so plan to hit this experience sooner rather than later in your night.
Head to our Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2026 Guide to learn more about the Terror Tram.
WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks — Lower Lot (near Jurassic World: The Ride)
We stepped into the twisted world of WWE in “WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks,” a haunted house experience that brought Uncle Howdy and his disturbing faction to life while honoring the legacy of the late Bray Wyatt. Daring guests passed through the light of the lantern and descended into the fractured minds of The Wyatt Sicks, where each member ruled a domain soaked in dread.
Fallout — Upper Lot (near Secret Life of Pets)
The Fallout universe began as a video game series back in 1997 and has since become one of the most iconic post-apocalyptic franchises of all time. The story is set in an alternate future where 1950s-style optimism collided with global nuclear war.
Last year’s haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood dropped you right into that twisted world with radroaches, ghouls, violent raiders and those menacing Brotherhood of Steel soldiers in their hulking power armor. Designed to make you feel like you were surviving the wasteland yourself, this house was pure chaos in the best post-apocalyptic way.
Poltergeist — Upper Lot (Behind Hogsmeade)
Inspired by the horror classic, this haunted house plunged visitors into the eerie chaos of the Freeling family home, where sinister spirits and otherworldly forces waited around every corner. If you've seen the movie, you know that some of the scenes are a little bit gory. This house had some of those moments and some fun jump scares. But overall, the house was more focused on the story and the theming than the terrifying scares.
Monstruos 3 — Upper Lot (next to Mel's diner)
The Monstruos saga returned for its third and most haunting chapter yet. Drawing from chilling Latin American legends, this house introduced you to La Llorona, La Muelona and La Siguanaba. One of the most notoriously terrifying houses of past Halloween Horror Nights was La Llorona. And the past two iterations of Monstruos have been highlights in the events they've been featured in. Monstruos 3 blended deep cultural folklore with Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood's signature scream-worthy scares.
Terrifier — Upper Lot (behind Hogsmeade)
Art the Clown crashed Halloween Horror Nights, and he brought a whole new level of gore with him. Inspired by the wildly disturbing "Terrifier" film franchise, this house dropped you into the blood-soaked chaos of Miles County, where Art stalks victims with a smile that’s anything but friendly. We crept through his grotesque Funhouse (first seen in "Terrifier 2"), filled with flickering lights, carnival nightmares and the aftermath of his most brutal kills. From the carnage of the Clown Café to a revolting bathroom scene, every corner dripped with dread.
Art the Clown also roamed the entire event. We saw him in stores, on the way to the lower lot, during snack breaks ... basically just everywhere.
Jason Universe — Lower Lot (near Revenge of the Mummy)
Jason Universe slashed its way into Halloween Horror Nights 2025 with a blood-soaked house that stitched together decades of "Friday the 13th" massacre. It all began with the 1980 horror classic "Friday the 13th," which introduced a silent, relentless killer who would go on to become one of horror’s most legendary slashers: Jason Voorhees. Over the years, Jason has haunted cabins, cruised through cities and even terrorized victims in outer space. Jason has an infamous kill count across more than a dozen films. His story has been rebooted and twisted together so many times. It was inevitable that the timelines eventually collided.
Scarecrow: Music by SLASH — Lower Lot (right of TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D)
Scarecrow was back to wreak havoc, this time with a vengeance-fueled storyline and a haunting original score by legendary guitarist SLASH. In this eerie tale of retribution, cursed farmland became a battleground where the sins of the past came to life through vengeance-driven scarecrows. With every twisted turn of the corn-lined corridors, SLASH’s pulse-pounding music fueled the fear, turning this house into an all-out sensory nightmare.
This house blew us away as far as scares go. It was so dark inside, and filled with jump scares. Some of the scares had flashing lights, which didn't let our eyes adjust to the darkness. We found ourselves lost and turned around in this scary haunted house.
Ready to face your fears at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood? Which house are you most excited to experience? Grab your discount tickets through Undercover Tourist now, and start planning your night of terror!
Related: A First-Timer's Guide to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
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