Universal Lists First‑Ever Anime Horror Experience for Its Year‑Round Attraction
The May 2027 listing signals Universal’s push to broaden its permanent horror brand and test anime as a new creative direction.
Overview
- Universal publicly listed a “New Anime Horror Experience” for Universal Horror Unleashed set for May 2027, a first for the company.
- The company has not disclosed whether the anime attraction will adapt an existing franchise or use an original concept, leaving creative and licensing details unconfirmed.
- Universal is expanding Universal Horror Unleashed as a year‑round destination that combines haunted houses, themed spaces, roaming characters, live shows, and themed food and drink.
- Universal has already confirmed several Halloween Horror Nights 2026 attractions, including Orlando houses focused on Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow and Sinners, plus Hollywood’s Sinners house and the return of the Terror Tram.
- If the anime experiment succeeds it could cross over into Halloween Horror Nights, reflecting Universal’s recent pattern of moving popular HHN concepts between the seasonal event and its permanent horror venue.