Infernal Carnival of Nightmares: New Details for 35th Anniversary Halloween Horror Nights

The nightmares are back — and they've brought serious backup! Universal Orlando Resort has just revealed the highly anticipated details for the 35th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights, the world’s premier Halloween event. From August 28 through November 1, Universal Studios Florida will turn into the "Infernal Carnival of Nightmares" – a decrepit, fear-fueled carnival packed with sinister surprises.

At the heart of it all are two true legends: Jack the Clown, arguably the most notorious icon in HHN history, and his longtime rival Dr. Oddfellow. For the first time ever, these archenemies are teaming up as the ringmasters of this year’s event. “A fear divided is a fear diluted” — and together they plan to prove exactly that to every single guest.

A must for hardcore fans is the original haunted house “Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control.” This is where the long-standing conflict between the two icons finally comes to life. Guests journey into the unsettling origins of their undying rivalry. Chaos and control collide as the pair battles for dominance — until they realize the only way to gain the power they seek is to join forces. It’s a house that doesn’t just scare you, but finally expands the full mythology of these two characters.

Fans who want to show their excitement right away can already grab items from the new Halloween Horror Nights 2026 merchandise collection featuring Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow. The fresh apparel and more are now available at select shops inside Universal Studios Florida and online at shopUniversal.com.

The first ticket products for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort go on sale very soon. More details about the additional haunted houses, scare zones, and wild live entertainment will drop in the coming months. If you don’t want to miss anything, mark your calendars now and stay locked in!