Universal Studios Japan has officially announced its 2026 fall seasonal event, Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!!, which will run from September 10 through November 8, 2026.

As the park celebrates its 25th anniversary, this year’s fall festivities will also mark a major milestone for one of Japan’s most iconic Halloween events. Halloween Horror Nights celebrates its 15th anniversary, promising the most intense and terrifying edition in the event’s history.

Beginning September 11, guests can experience an all-new season of “despair-inducing horror,” featuring more zombies, brand-new attractions, returning fan favorites, and collaborations with globally popular franchises.

Halloween Horror Nights Evolves to a New Level

Since its debut in 2011, Halloween Horror Nights has become one of Japan’s signature autumn events, transforming Universal Studios Japan into a terrifying nighttime experience. For its 15th anniversary, USJ says every aspect of the event has been pushed beyond previous limits.

The park-wide lineup includes larger street experiences, immersive horror attractions, anime collaborations, and interactive entertainment unlike ever before.

Street Zombies Returns Bigger Than Ever

The fan-favorite Street Zombies experience returns with the largest number of zombies in event history.

A brand-new storyline celebrates 15 years of Halloween Horror Nights as hordes of zombies overrun the park, turning familiar streets into scenes of complete chaos.

• Location: Throughout the park (excluding select areas)
• Time: 6:00 p.m. until park close

Zombie de Dance Celebrates 15 Years

The popular Zombie de Dance returns, once again featuring King Gnu’s “SO BAD.”

To celebrate the anniversary, the final performance each night will include a special medley of previous Halloween Horror Nights collaborations, including:

• Ado – “Show (唱)”
• J SOUL BROTHERS III – “Rat-tat-tat”

A brand-new anniversary stage production, Halloween Horror Night Academy: 15 Years of Screams, will also debut in Gramercy Park, bringing together legendary zombies and horror icons from the past 15 years.

NEW: Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive

One of this year’s biggest additions is an entirely new attraction inspired by Resident Evil Requiem, the latest installment in Capcom’s legendary survival horror franchise, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Guests will explore the eerie Renwood Hotel and an abandoned medical facility, where terrifying creatures attack from every direction in an unpredictable walkthrough experience.

• Location: Stage 18
• Operating: September 11 – December 27, 2026

Returning Horror Attractions

Several popular Halloween Horror Nights experiences are making their return, including:

• Sadako’s Curse: Dark Horror Ride
• Factory of Fear: Despair Zombie Tour
• KATE Presents: Witch of 18th Street – House of Emotional Liberation
• Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D
• Smiley’s Happy Halloween Greeting

Chainsaw Man Takes Over Hollywood Dream – The Ride

Anime fans can experience several Chainsaw Man collaborations throughout the event.

A brand-new soundtrack featuring Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT,” the theme song for the upcoming Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc film, will debut on Hollywood Dream – The Ride: Backdrop.

Another new overlay, Zombie de Dance × Hollywood Dream – The Ride, brings past Zombie de Dance songs to both the forward and backward roller coaster experiences.

Minions, Trick-or-Treat, and Family Halloween Fun

Universal Extreme Autumn isn’t just about horror.

Families can enjoy several daytime Halloween experiences, including:

• Minion Belloween Greeting, featuring Minions in exclusive Halloween costumes.

• Park-wide Trick-or-Treat, where children can receive candy by saying “Trick or Treat!” to Team Members.

These family offerings are available during the daytime before Halloween Horror Nights begins.

Limited-Time Night Versions of Classic Attractions

Several classic attractions will receive special nighttime overlays during the fall season.

NEW: JAWS – Red Alert

The classic JAWS attraction will become even more intense after sunset.

Guests will navigate dark, fog-filled waters before encountering the massive shark as the surrounding water suddenly glows blood red.

• Available: September 11, 2026 – January 31, 2027

Jurassic Park – The Ride: In the Dark

The popular water ride also returns with its nighttime version, sending guests through the jungle in near-total darkness.

• Available: September 11 – November 8

Hogwarts Castle Walk Return

The popular Hogwarts Castle Walk will also return beginning September 1.

Guests can once again explore the interior of Hogwarts Castle while wearing their favorite Hogwarts house robes and scarves.

• Available: September 1, 2026 – January 17, 2027

Event Dates

Halloween Horror Nights

September 11 – November 8, 2026

(Some attractions continue beyond the event through late December or January.)

Universal Studios Japan says additional details, operating schedules, and attraction information will be announced closer to the start of the event.