Universal Orlando has officially pulled back the curtain on another haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 35, and fans are already trying to guess what comes next. The newest announcement means more than half of this year’s haunted house lineup is now locked in, giving horror fans a much better idea of what to expect when the event returns.
With six of the 10 haunted houses now confirmed, attention is quickly turning toward the remaining announcements. While Universal still has several surprises waiting, the current lineup already offers a mix of original nightmares and major entertainment franchises. Here’s a look at the newest addition, the confirmed houses, and the biggest rumors surrounding the rest of the event.
Cybergoria Takes Horror Into the Future
The newest original haunted house is Cybergoria, a sci-fi-inspired experience that looks unlike anything else announced so far.
Universal describes the house by saying, “Awaken thousands of years in the future in this haunted house and brave a cold world driven by machines with a singular goal: to make you live forever, even if it kills you.”
Instead of relying on classic monsters or supernatural scares, Cybergoria places guests inside a distant future where artificial intelligence has become the ultimate threat. The futuristic setting gives the event another unique style of horror while continuing Universal’s tradition of creating original concepts that explore different kinds of fear.
Original Houses Continue to Grow
Cybergoria joins three other original haunted houses already revealed for Halloween Horror Nights 35.
Madlands: Caged Cannibals throws guests into a post-apocalyptic world where violent cannibals stalk anyone unlucky enough to enter their territory.
H.R. Bloodengutz: A Halloween Fright-Tacular marks the return of one of Halloween Horror Nights’ familiar personalities. Guests will tune into H.R. Bloodengutz’s horrifying television special as monsters, gore, and frightening surprises fill the broadcast.
Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos and Control reunites two of Horror Nights’ most recognizable icons. The haunted house explores the beginning of Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow’s relationship while showing how their very different personalities become an especially dangerous combination.
Together, these four original concepts already offer a wide range of horror styles before the final original house is even announced.
Familiar Franchises Join the Event
Original stories aren’t the only attraction this year.
Universal has also confirmed two licensed haunted houses that bring popular entertainment properties into the event.
Stranger Things 5 sends guests back to Hawkins for the show’s climactic battle with Vecna. Visitors will travel through locations inspired by the fifth and final season while facing one last fight against the villain.
Sinners also joins the lineup. Inspired by the vampire film, the haunted house places guests inside a celebration that quickly turns deadly as bloodthirsty vampires take over the night.
With those two intellectual properties joining the four original concepts, six haunted houses are now officially confirmed.
Fans Are Already Guessing What’s Left
That still leaves four haunted houses waiting to be announced.
Halloween Horror Nights has often featured five original houses alongside five licensed properties. If that pattern continues, fans can likely expect one additional original concept and three more intellectual property announcements.
Speculation about the final original house continues to grow. Some fans believe Universal could introduce a Cowboys vs. Aliens-style concept. In contrast, others think a zoo or carnival-themed haunted house would fit nicely with this year’s Infernal Carnival of Nightmares theme.
Of course, Universal has built a reputation for surprising fans, so predictions only go so far.
Rumors Continue Beyond the Houses
The speculation doesn’t stop with haunted houses.
Universal has yet to reveal its scare zones, leaving many fans wondering what might be coming. Two of the biggest rumors involve the return of the Clowns of HHN and a Fortnitemares scare zone based on Fortnite’s Halloween event.
Licensed properties remain another hot topic. Evil Dead, Hellraiser, Silent Hill, Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and Lady Gaga all continue appearing in fan discussions, although none have been officially confirmed.
With more than half of the haunted houses now announced, excitement for Halloween Horror Nights 35 continues to build. The remaining reveals could completely reshape this year’s lineup, making the next few weeks especially exciting for longtime fans.
Which IP houses would you still like to see?
