Overview
- Universal Orlando announced the reimagined production titled Universal Horror Make‑Up Show featuring Blumhouse on Oct. 9, 2026.
- Blumhouse is confirmed as a creative partner and Universal says the live show will trace more than 100 years of Hollywood horror special effects from classic monsters to modern Blumhouse films.
- Michael Aiello, a senior creative lead, says the Pantages Theater is getting an “entire visual reimagining from floor to ceiling” while retaining much of the original show’s format and humor.
- The original Horror Make‑Up Show closed for refurbishment on May 12, 2026, and Universal has not provided an official reopening date or named any specific Blumhouse titles to be featured.
- The announcement raises questions for families about how scary the new version will be and Universal’s winter 2026 calendar listing is the only current reopening window to guide visit planning.