Universal Horror Unleashed

Universal Horror Unleashed is an upcoming 110,000-square-foot (2.5-acre) self-guided, walk-through haunted attraction under construction at Area15, an entertainment complex located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Announced in January 2023,^[1] it is the second horror-themed experience from Universal Destinations & Experiences, after Halloween Horror Nights. The attraction is set to open on August 14, 2025.^[2]

Universal Horror Unleashed
Concept art
Area15
Coordinates	36.132175°N 115.180782°W / 36.132175; -115.180782
Status	Under construction
Opening date	August 14, 2025
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Attraction type	Year-round event/ Scream Park
Designer	Universal Creative
Theme	Haunted attraction
Owner	NBCUniversal (Comcast)
Operator	Universal Destinations & Experiences
Website	Official website

History

In January 2023, Universal announced a new "horror experience" called Universal Horror Unleashed, which serves as the anchor tenant of the Vegas Immersive District, a 35-acre expansion of Area15.^[3][4][5] Unlike Universal's seasonal Halloween Horror Nights events, it is a permanent and year-round fixture, occupying a 110,000-square-foot (2.5-acre) space.^[6][7] On March 8, 2023, NBCUniversal's theme park division Universal Parks & Resorts changed their name to Universal Destinations & Experiences.^[8]

Construction began in October 2023,^[9] with the walls erected by December 18, 2023.^[10][11] The attraction will consist of four haunted houses based on The Exorcist: Believer^[a], The Texas Chain Saw Massacre^[b], "Universal Monsters", and "Scarecrow: The Reaping".^[12] On February 10, 2025, Area15 announced their Vegas Immersive District is 60% pre-leased, including Universal Horror Unleashed.^[13] On February 19, 2025, Universal announced the attraction will open on August 14, 2025.^[2] The attraction will include "Jack's Alley", a bar and entertainment center themed to Jack the Clown.^[14][15]

See also

• Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, the first horror-themed experience from Universal Destinations & Experiences
• Dark Universe, a Universal Monsters–themed land at Universal Epic Universe
• Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show, a Universal Monsters-themed live show at Universal Studios Florida

Notes

1. The intellectual property rights are owned by Blumhouse Productions
2. The intellectual property rights are owned by Vortex Inc.