Halloween Horror Nights invites guests to cross the threshold and survive until sunrise in the monster-filled musical world of Ryan Coogler. Sinners.
As part of the event’s 35th anniversary season, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort have partnered with Proximity Media to transform Coogler’s original vampire story into an immersive haunted house experience beginning August 28 in Orlando and September 3 in Los Angeles.
Set in the Mississippi Delta in the 1930s, guests will return to the hometown of twin brothers Smoke and Stack, and arrive at the bar they plan to open for the community. But soon after arriving at Club Juke, park-goers will see their celebration turn into chaos and horror when the nefarious red-eyed vampires Remick, Burt and Joan appear. As guests attempt to escape the insatiable vampire hunger, they will be caught up in a deadly struggle between monsters and twins while encountering a number of other characters from the film, including Sammie, Mary, Annie, Pearline and Cornbread along the way.
“It was incredible to see the fans connect with them Sinners “In such a powerful way,” said Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, the film’s producers and founders of Proximity Media. “Now, partnering with Halloween Horror Nights gives fans the opportunity to delve even deeper into the world of the film — to feel the music, atmosphere and tension all around them. Seeing it come to life on this scale has been truly special for all of us.”
The arrival of the house comes after the Warner Bros. film acquired Discovery received widespread critical and audience acclaim, grossed over $370 million at the global box office, and scored a record 16 Academy Award nominations with four wins including Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay.
“The moment Sinners “Coming to its debut, 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 an uncompromising haunted house. We can’t wait for our fans to get inside and experience the terror firsthand in a way that only Halloween Horror Nights can provide.
“At Halloween Horror Nights, we push the boundaries of what a live horror experience can be,” added John Murdy, executive producer of Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Hollywood. “Just like Ryan Coogler’s Oscar-winning film, Sinners “We’ve reinvented the vampire movie, we’re reinventing the haunted house and coming up with new ways to scare our guests that we’ve never tried, and we’re thrilled to be bringing this incredible story to life in a truly terrifying and completely immersive way.”
Sinners It is the first home to be announced as part of the Coastal event, which this year doubles for the Orlando resort as a 48-night 35th anniversary season, along with a record 42 nights at Hollywood Park. goods for Sinners The maze experience is already available.
Select tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood, which will feature eight haunted houses, a Terror Tram experience, multiple scare zones and more, are also on sale now. This includes General Admission, Early Access (entry into select haunted houses starting at 5:30 p.m.), and a Frequent Fear and Ultimate Fear Pass for multiple nights. This year’s day/night package – the After 2pm Pass – as well as the Universal Express Pass and RIP Tour will include access from 7-11:30pm PT to the new coaster “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” scheduled to open later this year.
At Universal Orlando, tickets, upgrades and all-inclusive vacation packages for the event are currently on sale, giving access to 10 new haunted houses, live entertainment, scare zones, street experiences and some “surprises,” according to the park. Guests can currently purchase single-night tickets, an additional Scream Early Pass (gives access to Universal Studios Florida and select haunted houses beginning at 2 PM ET with a valid Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket), and Premium Scream Night, which now returns as an expanded two-night offering – August 27 and October 19.
Other Orlando event add-ons include resort packages that offer event-exclusive perks like a dedicated HHN entry gate, as well as Halloween Horror Nights Express tickets, a RIP tour, and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour that offers spotlights and walk-throughs of select homes.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 runs from August 27 to November 1 at Universal Orlando and from September 3 to November 1 at Universal Hollywood.
