Universal Horror Unleashed

{{Infobox attraction

| name = Universal Horror Unleashed

| logo = Universal Horror Unleashed logo.png

| image = Universal Horror Unleashed Caption Art.jpg

| caption = Concept art

| location = Area15

| coordinates = {{coord|36.132175|-115.180782}}

| status = Under construction

| opened = August 14, 2025

| homepage = {{Official|https://www.universalhorrorunleashed.com/en/us}}

| custom_label_1 = Owner

| custom_value_1 = NBCUniversal
(Comcast)

| custom_label_2 = Operator

| custom_value_2 = Universal Destinations & Experiences

| designer = Universal Creative

| type = Year-round event/ Scream Park

| theme = Haunted attraction

}}

Universal Horror Unleashed is an upcoming {{Convert|110,000|ft2|acres|adj=on}} self-guided, walk-through haunted attraction under construction at Area15, an entertainment complex located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Announced in January 2023,{{Cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |date=January 11, 2023 |title=Universal bringing full-time 'horror party' to Las Vegas |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/universal-bringing-full-time-horror-party-to-las-vegas-2710484/ |access-date=December 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |archive-date=December 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202163609/https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/universal-bringing-full-time-horror-party-to-las-vegas-2710484/ |url-status=live }} it is the second horror-themed experience from Universal Destinations & Experiences, after Halloween Horror Nights. The attraction is set to open on August 14, 2025.

History

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.{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Eve |date=October 17, 2023 |title=Horror has a new name in Las Vegas. What we know about Universal's plans for the city. |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2023/10/17/universal-horror-las-vegas-area-51-year-round/71217153007/ |access-date=December 2, 2023 |website=USA Today |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116075255/https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2023/10/17/universal-horror-las-vegas-area-51-year-round/71217153007/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Glenn |first=Brian |title=Universal Destinations & Experiences reveals Universal Horror Unleashed as name for Las Vegas year-round experience |url=https://www.insideuniversal.net/2023/10/universal-destinations-experiences-reveals-universal-horror-unleashed-as-name-for-las-vegas-year-round-experience/ |access-date=December 2, 2023 |archive-date=December 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202163609/https://www.insideuniversal.net/2023/10/universal-destinations-experiences-reveals-universal-horror-unleashed-as-name-for-las-vegas-year-round-experience/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Bea |date=November 19, 2024 |title=Vegas Immersive District: city names 35-acre Area15 expansion |url=https://blooloop.com/immersive/news/area15-expansion-vegas-immersive-district/ |access-date=November 20, 2024 |website=Blooloop |archive-date=November 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241119112839/https://blooloop.com/immersive/news/area15-expansion-vegas-immersive-district/ |url-status=live }} Unlike Universal's seasonal Halloween Horror Nights events, it is a permanent and year-round fixture, occupying a {{Convert|110,000|ft2|acres|adj=on}} space.{{Cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |date=January 24, 2023 |title=Area15 to expand; repurposed Boeing 747 in the plans |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/area15-to-expand-repurposed-boeing-747-in-the-plans-2717579/ |access-date=December 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-11 |title=Year Round Horror Experience Comes to Las Vegas |url=https://corporate.universalparks.com/universal-parks-resorts-to-bring-entirely-new-year-round-horror-experience-to-las-vegas/ |access-date=December 2, 2023 |archive-date=March 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326113328/https://corporate.universalparks.com/universal-parks-resorts-to-bring-entirely-new-year-round-horror-experience-to-las-vegas/ |url-status=live }} On March 8, 2023, NBCUniversal's theme park division Universal Parks & Resorts changed their name to Universal Destinations & Experiences.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Abbey |date=March 8, 2023 |title=Universal Parks Rebrands Division Name As It Broadens Focus |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/universal-parks-rebrands-universal-destinations-and-experiences-1235346325/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-date=February 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224203650/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/universal-parks-rebrands-universal-destinations-and-experiences-1235346325/ |url-status=live }}

Construction began in October 2023,{{Cite news |last=Blennerhassett |first=Patrick |date=October 5, 2023 |title=Area15 expansion plans include hotel, nightclub |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/area15-expansion-plans-include-hotel-nightclub-2916082/ |access-date=December 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}} with the walls erected by December 18, 2023.{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2023 |title=Area15 to kick off 20-acre expansion with new entertainment experiences |url=https://news3lv.com/news/local/area15-to-kick-off-20-acre-expansion-with-new-entertainment-experiences |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=News 3 Las Vegas |archive-date=December 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220103223/https://news3lv.com/news/local/area15-to-kick-off-20-acre-expansion-with-new-entertainment-experiences |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Ace |first=Shannen |date=December 28, 2023 |title=PHOTOS: Walls Rise & Building Takes Shape for Year-Round Universal Horror Unleashed Destination in Las Vegas |url=https://wdwnt.com/2023/12/photos-concrete-walls-go-up-for-year-round-universal-horror-unleashed-destination-in-las-vegas/ |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=WDWNT |archive-date=December 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229155040/https://wdwnt.com/2023/12/photos-concrete-walls-go-up-for-year-round-universal-horror-unleashed-destination-in-las-vegas/ |url-status=live }} The attraction will consist of four haunted houses based on The Exorcist: Believer{{efn|name = Blumhouse|The intellectual property rights are owned by Blumhouse Productions}}, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre{{efn|name = Vortex Inc.|The intellectual property rights are owned by Vortex Inc.}}, "Universal Monsters", and "Scarecrow: The Reaping".{{Cite web |last=Weprin |first=Alex |date=October 31, 2024 |title=Universal Plans Year-Round Haunted Houses Based on 'Exorcist' and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/universal-horror-unleashed-las-vegas-haunted-houses-1236050104/ |access-date=November 1, 2024 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250109041355/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/universal-horror-unleashed-las-vegas-haunted-houses-1236050104/ |url-status=live }} On February 10, 2025, Area15 announced their Vegas Immersive District is 60% pre-leased, including Universal Horror Unleashed.{{cite web |url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/parks/area15-20-acre-expansion-60-pre-leased/ |title=AREA15 Announces New 20-Acre Expansion is 60% Pre-Leased and Previews Upcoming Additions |website=Laughing Place |first=Maxon |last=Faber |date=February 10, 2025 |access-date=February 13, 2025}} On February 19, 2025, Universal announced the attraction will open on August 14, 2025.{{Cite web |date=February 19, 2025 |title=BREAKING: Universal Horror Unleashed Opening Date Announced, Tickets Now on Sale |url=https://wdwnt.com/2025/02/breaking-universal-horror-unleashed-opening-date-announced-tickets-now-on-sale/ |first=Lauren |last=Shahan |access-date=February 19, 2025 |website=WDW News Today |language=en-US}} The attraction will include "Jack's Alley", a bar and entertainment center themed to Jack the Clown.{{Cite web |last=Ace |first=Shannen |date=January 21, 2025 |title=Universal Files 'Jack's Alley' Trademark Potentially for Universal Horror Unleashed |url=https://wdwnt.com/2025/01/jacks-alley-trademark-universal-horror-unleashed/ |access-date=February 5, 2025 |website=WDWNT}}{{cite web |url=https://www.dailygazette.com/tribune/first-look-at-universal-horror-unleashed-at-las-vegas-area15/article_43d2d6e3-1f8a-51a3-acfe-1159f0fef9ef.html |title=First look at Universal Horror Unleashed at Las Vegas' Area15 |website=Daily Gazette |first=Jason |last=Bracelin |date=April 7, 2025 |access-date=April 8, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250408212049/https://www.dailygazette.com/tribune/first-look-at-universal-horror-unleashed-at-las-vegas-area15/article_43d2d6e3-1f8a-51a3-acfe-1159f0fef9ef.html |archive-date=April 8, 2025 |url-status=live}}