Overview
- Universal announced Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, that the Pantages Theater production will be rebranded as Universal Horror Make‑Up Show featuring Blumhouse.
- The company says the new show will trace over 100 years of Hollywood horror special effects, linking Universal’s classic monsters to modern Blumhouse films.
- Universal creative leader Michael Aiello described an extensive visual overhaul that will keep the show’s mix of special‑effects demos, comedy, and audience participation.
- The original Horror Make‑Up Show closed in May 2026 for reimagining and Universal still has not provided a firm opening date or named any specific Blumhouse films or characters.
- The Blumhouse tie reflects an existing studio relationship and raises planning questions for guests and families about how intense the updated content will be.