Halloween Horror Nights 2026 first haunted house announcement #hhn
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What this video covers
Universal Orlando has officially announced Halloween Horror Nights 2026, marking the event's 35th anniversary with the theme 'Infernal Carnival of Nightmares.' Beloved HHN icons Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow return together as co-icons for the first time in event history. The first original haunted house, 'Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control,' explores the origin of their rivalry through Oddfellow's perspective, introducing new lore — including the concept of the 'Oddverse' — first revealed at a MegaCon panel. The event runs select nights from late August through November 1, 2026 at Universal Studios Florida.
Key takeaways
- ◆HHN 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, running Aug. 28 – Nov. 1, 2026
- ◆Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow return as co-icons together for the first time in event history
- ◆The first announced house tells Jack's origin story from Oddfellow's perspective, with narration guiding guests through new lore
- ◆New mythology called 'the Oddverse' is introduced, reframing the iconic box as one of Oddfellow's interdimensional portals
- ◆The creative team emphasized original storytelling as a cornerstone of HHN's identity across all 35 years
Who this is for
Halloween Horror Nights fans, Universal Orlando enthusiasts, and haunted attraction followers eager to track HHN 2026 announcements and lore developments.
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