Overview

• The venue will be Universal’s second Horror Unleashed location after Las Vegas and its first Midwest destination.
• It will occupy the former Tribune Distribution Center at 700 W. Chicago Ave across from Bally’s Casino.
• The year-round attraction will feature terrifying mazes, themed bars, unique food and beverage offerings, and a retail space.
• Officials expect the project to create more than 400 permanent jobs and generate over $1 billion in economic impact for Chicago.
• The initiative is backed by Illinois’ Economic Development for a Growing Economy program and aims to start construction in early 2026.