''Universal Horror Unleashed'' is an upcoming self-guided, walk-through haunted attraction under construction at Area15, an entertainment complex located in

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. Announced in January 2023, it is the second horror-themed experience from

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, after

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. The attraction is set to open on August 14, 2025. A second location in

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is set to open in 2027.

History

Las Vegas, Nevada

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. Unlike Universal's seasonal

events, it is a permanent and year-round fixture, occupying a space. On March 8, 2023,

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's theme park division Universal Parks & Resorts changed their name to

. Construction began in October 2023, with the walls erected by December 18, 2023. The attraction consists of four haunted houses based on '' The Exorcist: Believer'', ''

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'', "

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", and "Scarecrow: The Reaping". On February 10, 2025, Area15 announced their Vegas Immersive District is 60% pre-leased, including ''Universal Horror Unleashed''. On February 19, 2025, Universal announced the attraction will open on August 14, 2025. The attraction will include "Jack's Alley", a bar and entertainment center themed to Jack the Clown.

Chicago, Illinois

In June 2025, Universal announced the city of

would be the second ''Universal Horror Unleashed'' location and the first Universal attraction in the Midwest. Construction is slated to begin in early 2026 after design plans are finalized and permits secured. The attraction is tentatively scheduled to open in 2027.

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Universal Horror Unleashed ''Universal Horror Unleashed'' is an upcoming self-guided, walk-through haunted attraction (simulated), haunted attraction under construction at Area15, an entertainment complex located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Announced in January 2023, it is t ...