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Sinners Transforms Into a Halloween Horror Nights Haunted House
5/23/2026, 12:52:03 PM
Sinners Haunted House Debuts at Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Orlando will debut a “Sinners” haunted house on August 28, with a counterpart opening at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 3. The maze recreates the 1930s Mississippi Delta juke joint from Ryan Coogler’s 2025 vampire thriller, placing guests amid twins Smoke and Stack, red-eyed vampires Remmick, Bert and Joan, and film characters Sammie, Mary, Annie, Pearline and Cornbread.
Background & Context
“Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan as the twins, premiered in April 2025. It grossed $370 million worldwide, earned 16 Academy Award nominations and secured four Oscars, including Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay, becoming the highest-grossing original horror film since release. Its success prompted Universal to adapt it for Halloween Horror Nights, now in its 35th edition.
Data & Statistics
Reports list 48 nights at Orlando and 42 at Hollywood, with ten new haunted houses in Florida versus eight in California. The film’s $370 million box office and four Oscars highlight its impact.
Official Statements & Responses
Mike Aiello, senior director of entertainment creative development at Universal Orlando, said the film’s intensity creates a “relentless haunted house” that satisfies hardcore horror fans while attracting new audiences. John Murdy, executive producer of HHN Hollywood, called the project a reinvention of the haunted house using techniques never before attempted. Producers Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian said the partnership lets fans experience the film’s music, atmosphere and tension.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the HHN year, with most citing 2025 and one reference indicating 2026. Night counts vary between 48 at Orlando and 42 at Hollywood, and haunted house totals are listed as ten in Florida versus eight in California. No independent verification is available.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The moment Sinners premiered, we knew it was an undeniable fit for Halloween Horror Nights and it’s an honor to bring this story to life,” — Mike Aiello, Senior Director, Universal Orlando
- “It’s been incredible to see audiences connect with Sinners in such a powerful way,” — Ryan Coogler, Director, Sinners
- “We are reinventing the haunted house and creating new ways to scare our guests that we’ve never attempted,” — John Murdy, Executive Producer, HHN Hollywood
- “Now, partnering with Halloween Horror Nights gives fans the chance to step even deeper into the world of the film – to feel the music, the atmosphere and the tension all around them.” — Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Producers, Sinners
What’s Next
The Orlando haunted house runs from August 28 through November 1; the Hollywood version runs 42 nights starting September 3. Premium Scream Night tickets are offered on August 27 and October 19, with further scare-zone and merchandise details to follow.
