Universal Studios Japan, marking the 25th anniversary of its opening, will hold its autumn seasonal event, Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!!, from September 10 (Thursday) to November 8 (Sunday), 2026.
This autumn also marks the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights, which begins September 11 (Friday). Since its debut in 2011, the event has grown in quality and scale every year, establishing horror as a new form of autumn leisure in Japan through its immersive atmosphere and inventive entertainment. For this milestone 25th anniversary year, the event evolves into an even more extreme experience, with fear pressing in from every direction and no escape in sight.
A new season of "hopeless terror" is about to begin.
Halloween Horror Nights Marks 15 Years With Its Most Extreme Fear Yet (September 11–November 8)
Now in its 15th year, Halloween Horror Nights delivers an intense lineup spanning the entire park — from park-wide street experiences to collaborations with a globally popular survival horror game series and a hit anime, bringing horror on an unprecedented scale.
For its 15th anniversary, Halloween Horror Nights pushes Japan's autumn leisure into an entirely new dimension with an even more extreme horror experience.
Street Zombies
This year features the largest number of zombies ever to appear at the event, with an all-new story packed with 15 years' worth of fear. The park's everyday scenery is overrun and devoured by hordes of zombies, plunging every corner of the guest's view into horror on a scale never seen before.
Zombie de Dance / Special Show
Zombie de Dance gets guests dancing to King Gnu's "SO BAD," and at the end of each day, past fan-favorite collaboration songs — including Ado's "Show" and Sandaime J Soul Brothers' "Rat-tat-tat" — return in a special medley. Zombies and horror legends who have terrified guests throughout the event's history also reunite for a special show, "Halloween Horror Nights Academy – 15 Years of Screams," condensing 15 years of fear and madness into one performance.
New Attraction: Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive
Marking the 30th anniversary of Capcom's globally popular survival horror game series this year, a new horror attraction based on the latest installment, Resident Evil Requiem, debuts at the park. Set in the abandoned Renwood Hotel and a sanatorium — both memorable locations from the game — creatures attack from every direction. The unpredictable terror never lets up, pushing guests to their absolute limit.
*This attraction runs from September 11 (Friday) to December 27 (Sunday), 2026.
Other Halloween Horror Nights Attractions
The screamer ride The Curse of Sadako – Dark Horror Ride, first introduced in 2023, makes its return, alongside the zombie-manufacturing walk-through Factory of Fear – Zombie Tour of Despair. KATE Presents: The Witch of No. 18 – A Mansion Where Emotions Play Wild, a sensory attraction born from a collaboration with global makeup brand KATE that generated major buzz last year, is also back.
The event brings a collaboration with the hit anime Chainsaw Man through the 4-D attraction Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D, along with Smileys' Happy Halloween Greeting, which brings the 4-D attraction's characters out onto the street in person. The backward-facing thrill coaster Hollywood Dream – The Ride: Backdrop adds Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT," the theme song of the film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, to its soundtrack, while Zombie de Dance x Hollywood Dream – The Ride revives past Zombie de Dance hits on the thrilling coaster. Together, these anniversary-exclusive attractions round out a wide variety of horror content.
Detailed Program Guide: Halloween Horror Nights (September 11–November 8)
*Excludes some attractions.
Street Zombies (Power Up!)
Everyone is infected. The largest, never-before-seen zombie horde emerges.
- Location: Park-wide (excluding some areas)
- Hours: 6:00 PM until park close
- Sponsored by NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive (New!)
Creatures close in from every direction. Scream through the unpredictable terror.
- Location: Stage 18
- Hours: 10:00 AM until park close
- Period: September 11 (Friday) – December 27 (Sunday)
*Dates subject to change.
Zombie de Dance
Join the 15th anniversary zombie feast — lose yourself and dance like never before.
- Location: Park-wide (excluding some areas)
- Hours: 6:00 PM until park close
- Sponsored by NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
Playback Zombie de Dance – Halloween Horror Nights 15th Anniversary (New!)
Nostalgic legendary numbers return for one final showing each day.
- Location: Park-wide (excluding some areas)
- Hours: The final Zombie de Dance session of the day (start time varies by day)
Halloween Horror Nights Academy – 15 Years of Screams (New!)
Dance together, scream your heart out — 15 years of fear, all in one place.
- Location: Gramercy Park
- Hours: Start time varies by day
Factory of Fear – Zombie Tour of Despair
Zero escape, absolute terror. Step into the dreaded zombie factory.
- Location: Stage 22
- Hours: 10:00 AM until park close
The Curse of Sadako – Dark Horror Ride
Flee from Sadako's curse. The chilling ride into darkness returns.
- Location: Space Fantasy The Ride
- Hours: Park open until park close
- Period: September 11 (Friday) – January 4, 2027 (Monday)
*Dates subject to change.
KATE Presents: The Witch of No. 18 – A Mansion Where Emotions Play Wild
Set free the "you" you've never seen.
- Location: Stage 18
- Hours: 9:00 AM until park close (start time varies by day)
Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D
Overcome your fear and face the devils. Step into the world of Chainsaw Man in this ultimate experience.
- Location: Cinema 4-D Theater
- Hours: Park open until park close
Smileys' Happy Halloween Greeting
Meet the stars of Halloween Horror Nights.
- Location: Near Cinema 4-D Theater
- Hours: Varies by day
Chainsaw Man x Hollywood Dream – The Ride: IRIS OUT (New!)
Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT," the theme song of the film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, joins the soundtrack of this backward-facing thrill coaster.
- Location: Hollywood Dream – The Ride: Backdrop
- Hours: Park open until park close
Zombie de Dance x Hollywood Dream – The Ride (New!)
Past Zombie de Dance hits now ride along on this exhilarating coaster for the ultimate thrill.
- Location: Hollywood Dream – The Ride / Hollywood Dream – The Ride: Backdrop
- Hours: Park open until park close
Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!! (September 10–November 8)
Minions' Berowin Greeting
Meet the Minions in their Halloween costumes, only here for a limited time.
- Location: Hollywood Area / in front of Minion Park
- Hours: Varies by day
"Trick or Treat" Throughout the Park
Say "Trick or Treat!" to a crew member and receive cute candy.
- Location: Park-wide (excluding Super Nintendo World and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)
- Hours: Park open until 5:00 PM
25th Anniversary "Discover U!!!" Special Autumn Programs and Other Events
Jaws, a fan-favorite attraction since the park's opening, gets a limited-time power-up after sunset. Enveloped in deeper darkness and thicker fog, the boat tour reaches maximum tension the moment a giant shark appears and everything around turns blood red.
Jaws – Red Alert (New!)
- Location: Jaws
- Hours: After sunset until park close
- Period: September 11 (Friday) – January 31, 2027 (Sunday)
Jurassic Park The Ride – In the Dark
Descend into the pitch-black abyss on this unpredictable boat tour.
- Location: Jurassic Park The Ride
- Hours: After sunset until park close
- Period: September 11 (Friday) – November 8 (Sunday)
Hogwarts™ Castle Walk returns. Guests are invited to gather at Hogwarts Castle™ wearing their favorite house robes and scarves.
Hogwarts™ Castle Walk
- Location: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
- Hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Period: September 1 (Tuesday) – January 17, 2027 (Sunday)
Super Nintendo World's 5th Anniversary: New Programs This Autumn
Colorful Yoshis join the greeting lineup for the first time. To mark Super Nintendo World's 5th anniversary, the celebratory greeting lineup gets a limited-time boost with a pink Yoshi and a light-blue Yoshi making their park debut. "Bowser Jr.'s Final Battle" also gets a 5th-anniversary power-up that makes it easier to take on.
Meet & Greet (New!)
Meet Mario and Donkey Kong, and see the Yoshis available only for the 5th anniversary along with their colorful friends.
- Location: Super Nintendo World
- Hours: Varies by day
- Period: September 10 (Thursday) – January 11, 2027 (Monday)
Power-Up Band Key Challenge – Everyone's Invincible 5th Anniversary Version
A 5th-anniversary power-up for the hugely popular battle — take it on invincible.
- Location: "Bowser Jr.'s Final Battle" within Super Nintendo World
- Period: September 10 (Thursday) – January 11, 2027 (Monday)
Tickets and Passes for the Ultimate Horror Experience
A special viewing area ticket is now available for "Halloween Horror Nights Academy – 15 Years of Screams," the special show bringing together 15 years' worth of nightmares.
- Ticket: "Halloween Horror Nights Academy – 15 Years of Screams" Special Viewing Area Admission Ticket
- Viewing location: Gramercy Park
- On sale from: around 12:00 PM, July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Where to buy: Official website
- Price: From 2,100 yen (tax included) *Price varies by entry date
Universal Prime Annual Pass – Standard Exclusive Benefit
To mark the 25th anniversary, the "excluded-date discount" benefit exclusive to the Universal Prime Annual Pass – Standard becomes even better: a 1-Day Studio Pass for annual pass excluded dates will be available at 50% off for a limited time, giving pass holders an affordable way to visit even on excluded dates.
- On sale: July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) around 12:00 PM – December 31, 2026 (Thursday)
- Eligible dates: Universal Prime Annual Pass – Standard excluded dates between September 12, 2026 (Saturday) and December 31, 2026 (Thursday)
- Benefit: 50% off the 1-Day Studio Pass price on excluded dates
Student Discount: 1,000 Yen Off
A student-only 1-Day Studio Pass discounted by 1,000 yen from the regular price is now available.
- Ticket: Autumn-Limited 1-Day Student Discount Pass
- On sale from: around 12:00 PM, July 10, 2026 (Friday)
- Valid entry period: September 10 (Thursday) – September 30 (Wednesday), 2026
- Eligible: University/graduate students, junior college students, vocational school students, high school students, and junior high school students with valid student ID
- Where to buy: Official website, JTB retail stores
- Price: 1,000 yen off the regular 1-Day Studio Pass price
*Quantities limited. Prices, details, and sales period subject to change without notice.
Limited-Time Express Passes
New Universal Express Passes are available for a limited time, reducing wait times for four attractions including limited-time Halloween Horror Nights attractions.
- On sale from: July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) around 3:00 PM
- Where to buy: Official website, Lawson Ticket (website)
- Price: From 11,800 yen (tax included) *Price varies by entry date
Available Express Pass sets:
- Universal Express Pass 4 – Halloween Set: Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive
- Universal Express Pass 4 – Halloween Set: Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D
- Universal Express Pass 4 – Halloween Set: Factory of Fear – Zombie Tour of Despair
Additional Express Pass options for the Halloween event period will be announced later on the Universal Studios Japan official website.
Universal VIP Experience – Halloween Horror Nights Tour
A limited-time Halloween Horror Nights tour joins the Universal VIP Experience, known for its dedicated guides and smooth attraction access. The special 25th-anniversary VIP tour includes a guided Halloween Horror Nights attraction tour and limited-edition Hamikuma merchandise, available only this autumn.
- Tour: Universal VIP Experience Group Tour – 25th Anniversary Special "Halloween Horror Nights"
- On sale from: around 12:00 PM, July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Where to buy: Official website
- Price: From 24,000 yen (tax included)
More details about Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!! and Halloween Horror Nights will be announced on the Universal Studios Japan official website at a later date.
