Overview

• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will permanently close on August 18, 2025, marking the first confirmed shutdown in Universal’s latest wave of attraction retirements.
• Permit applications specify a new high-speed coaster will occupy the Rockit site, with construction walls slated to rise as soon as the ride closes.
• Fast & Furious: Supercharged, Pteranodon Flyers, The Simpsons Ride and The Lost Continent land are facing growing speculation of phased retirements due to outdated technology, licensing challenges or underperformance.
• These pending closures reflect Universal’s broader strategy to replace slower, aging rides with immersive experiences built around high-demand franchises.
• With DreamWorks Land open and Epic Universe and a third gate under construction, partnerships with Nintendo and Disney hint at future lands themed to The Legend of Zelda or Pokémon.