Halloween Horror Nights 2026 (USH) - Speculation & Rumors

[Freak]

So, unless something is announced for the Dreamworks Theater later... no shows? At all? Fright Fest has two now, and one is inside a theater with seats. Crazy that such a top tier event can't manage shows.

They already confirmed Purge is back

 

[Viator]

They already confirmed Purge is back

Yeah—it just seems like DWT is getting the Chainsaw Man/Chucky treatment where it’s announced at the last minute.

 

[zemmyzub]

Even with the roaming Nikki, I don’t how to feel about Murdy saying Nikki is going to “find a new obsession with us.” Like... idk if we’re downplaying what the film is actually about just to make it work for a theme park. Money is talking that's for sure.

All the cheers for it made me feel...idk not great . I really thought higher ups wouldn't allow her to be a impressions-driven character at HHN, but hey. I get it I do, GP will love it, but yeah just really thought they'd not want to go that route at all.

 

[Staggz]

All the cheers for it made me feel...idk not great . I really thought higher ups wouldn't allow her to be an impressions-driven character at HHN, but hey. I get it I do, GP will love it, but yeah just really thought they'd not want to go that route at all.

I’m really curious about how the GP perceives it, if I’m being honest. I get that the movie is pretty popular, but Nikki isn’t someone like Art that prosthetics and a costume work for. Unless it’s the actual actress, this is going to end up being “girl with regular clothes and some blood” and I just don’t see how that’s necessarily something people are going to be drawn to like Art. I’m willing to be proven wrong, and im excited to see the execution in person, but my first impression is certainly that it’s a really weird decision.

 

[DTH]

Guys, there's all sorts of insane implications to many of these horror properties, Freddy Krueger may not even be the top of the list for what has been used at HHN -- but legit, people will be like "OMG girl from Obsession" take a pic to throw on Instagram and move on with their day. It'll easily be one of the most popular things at the event whether she looks like her or not.

 

[wedgeskywalker9]

I'm guessing that Nikki is going to be involved in the RIP photo op from the way they were being cagey about it.

 

[Staggz]

Guys, there's all sorts of insane implications to many of these horror properties, Freddy Krueger may not even be the top of the list for what has been used at HHN -- but legit, people will be like "OMG girl from Obsession" take a pic to throw on Instagram and move on with their day. It'll easily be one of the most popular things at the event whether she looks like her or not.

I agree with you, but that’s not really my point. My point is how do you get to “OMG girl from obsession”? There’s nothing iconic about her outfits or anything else. When you look at the main villain from freaky (name is escaping me) that’s an iconic outfit/look worn through the whole movie and isn’t something a normal park goer would wear. The Megans from Orlando, same thing, super iconic costuming, easily identifiable even if you’ve seen the movie. I’ve seen Obsession… if I didn’t know she was going to be at the event, I wouldn’t think I’d have any idea “oh man yeah that’s Nikki from Obsession”. That’s my main concern, the rest of it I agree with you, but even someone like Freddy, he’s unmistakeable.

 

[wedgeskywalker9]

I agree with you, but that’s not really my point. My point is how do you get to “OMG girl from obsession”? There’s nothing iconic about her outfits or anything else. When you look at the main villain from freaky (name is escaping me) that’s an iconic outfit/look worn through the whole movie and isn’t something a normal park goer would wear. The Megans from Orlando, same thing, super iconic costuming, easily identifiable even if you’ve seen the movie. I’ve seen Obsession… if I didn’t know she was going to be at the event, I wouldn’t think I’d have any idea “oh man yeah that’s Nikki from Obsession”. That’s my main concern, the rest of it I agree with you, but even someone like Freddy, he’s unmistakeable.

Nikki's outfit with the red tiger stripe top was by my impression the #1 cosplay at Midsummer Scream this weekend. In a few years the memory will probably fade, but give her a photo op in that outfit with blood splatter and a big "OBSESSION" in the background and it'll do numbers. Not exactly high art, but it doesn't need to be.

 

[Staggz]

Nikki's outfit with the red tiger stripe top was by my impression the #1 cosplay at Midsummer Scream this weekend. In a few years the memory will probably fade, but give her a photo op in that outfit with blood splatter and a big "OBSESSION" in the background and it'll do numbers. Not exactly high art, but it doesn't need to be.

That is wild to hear, I never would’ve expected that. I need to go out there but I can’t figure out a way to ship my costumes there

If it’s for a photo op with the background that says Obsession? Totally changes my opinion. That makes a ton more sense than a walk around character. Thats almost like Norman Bates in front of the house, that (to me) makes a LOT more sense, because at that point it absolutely becomes more identifiable. My understanding was she was a walk around character but if that’s not the case, that changes it up for sure.

 

[MikePat]

Well, we have confirmation nothing is in Dreamworks.

 

[Blurr]

Feels like a pretty stacked year, all things considered. A lot to look forward to. Express Pass has gotten too expensive for my taste so I think this is the year we finally go the Frequent Fear option and just show up for more than one night.

 

[Brian G.]

We'll put up the Hype List tomorrow.

 

[Freak]

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Well, we have confirmation nothing is in Dreamworks.

Between this and F&F not being available, this sucks. We need all the capacity we can get.

 

[downunder]

Yeah, it is a bit disappointing, even if Chainsaw Man didn't do it for me. Am I mistaken or Jurassic World also not going to be open, or has that changed?

A lot of people seem to be in Universal Hollywood ticketing (there's a small wait to get in), are they waiting to pounce on the 2 maze behind the scenes?

 

[Jerroddragon]

Yeah, just have a behind the scenes of Obession or a Hamikumi Dance show, the Universal monsters even Treehouse of Horror clips....anything