Guide to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted on July 14, 2025

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Are you bold and brave enough to embrace and experience horror? If you've been wanting a darker twist to your Halloween break, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is perfect for you. On select nights, you can immerse yourself in a bone-chilling experience made possible by jaw-dropping sets and cutting-edge technologies.

Face your fears and hop into this iconic Halloween experience this coming September. Grab your HHN 2025 tickets now and make the most of the Halloween season. Want to know more about this extraordinary horror event? Read more.

What is Universal Halloween Horror Nights?

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Universal Halloween Horror Nights is basically an annual event that happens at Universal destinations, where they turn everything into a spooky extravaganza! Think haunted houses, scare zones, and live shows that are all themed around horror movies and creepy stories.

It usually kicks off in mid-September and runs through early November. Fans of horror get the chance to walk through some seriously scary and well-designed sets that bring their favorite horror flicks to life. It’s a major thrill for those who love a good scare!

When does Halloween Horror Nights start?

Halloween Horror Nights takes place on select nights from September 4 to November 2. Note that event dates are subject to availability and change without prior notice. Of course, if you don't mind some intense horror experiences, you can do multiple nights and save more if you buy tickets ahead of time.

What time does Halloween Horror Nights start?

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off at 7 p.m. every evening. The festivities generally wrap up between 1 AM and 2 PM, varying by night.

You may also start your horror adventure early with an After 2 P.M. Day/Night or Early Access ticket. To make the most of your Horror Night experience, a Universal Express pass would be an excellent ticket choice.

Things to expect from the ultimate Halloween event.

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A different level of horror. Universal Halloween Horror Nights is all about giving you that scary movie vibe with its awesome haunted houses, creepy scare zones, and live shows to freak you out.

You can look forward to houses inspired by beloved horror flicks and some cool original stories, plus areas where you'll encounter wandering monsters, not to mention some thrilling rides (Blumhouse Terror Tram is just one of them!) still running at night. Themed food items and merch will also be available, along with fantastic live shows and entertainment.

Eight new haunted houses coming in 2025 - Three revealed.

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In response to the popular features of HHN 2024, Universal Hollywood is bringing together top horror figures this year for a thrilling experience.

Fallout

Dive into the chaos of post-apocalyptic LA and tackle your fears head-on. After you escape from the vaults to the wasteland, you'll be fending off raiders with Lucy by your side. Plus, there's the showdown with the bounty hunter known as The Ghoul. And don’t forget about Maximus and the Brotherhood of Steel making an appearance.

Jason Universe

Ready to face off with the iconic horror villain Jason Voorhees? Step into the scary world where this silent killer roams. Sprint through the woods and right into his eerie shack. Check out the summer camp that kicked off his terrifying legend. Jason is back, and you’re not getting away from him this time!

Terrifier

Brace yourself for this super spooky haunted house inspired by all three of Damien Leone's Terrifier films. Step into the crazy world of Art the Clown and see if you can survive his bizarre funhouse. You won't believe the scary stuff he's got going!

All set to explore Universal Hollywood this Halloween season? More goosebump-inducing houses are coming to Halloween Horror Nights soon. As more Universal monsters and demons take over the park, don’t forget to snag your tickets for the event nights! We’ll keep this blog updated with all the latest about HHN, so stay tuned!

**If you're chilling in Florida, Universal Orlando will also be hosting the Halloween Horror Nights event this August. The event will showcase 10 houses - with 8 haunted houses already announced!

More scary surprises await you in Halloween Horror Nights 2025.

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Face a notorious killer, confront the formidable bounty hunter, and dive into your ultimate fear of all things Halloween. With more demons and monsters unmasked, Halloween Horror Nights is the ultimate horror adventure you should not miss. More twisted creations are coming to Universal Studios Hollywood soon, so make sure to grab those HHN tickets early for huge savings.

Don't let this horrifying escapade slip away. See you at Universal Hollywood, FunExplorers!