Sinners at Halloween Horror Nights. Image: Universal Studios
Ryan Coogler’s award-winning vampire film Sinners is heading to Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando.
The 2025 film Sinners smashed box office records on the road to becoming the highest-grossing original horror movie of all time. Ryan Coogler served as the writer, director and producer of the movie, which earned 16 Academy Award nominations and four wins.
Set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta, Sinners follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack as they return home with plans of opening a juke joint. When a band of bloodthirsty vampires show up, the celebrations turn into a quest for survival.
Here’s what fans can expect to see in the Sinners house at HHN: “The terrifying Halloween Horror Nights house will transport guests back in time to the popular Club Juke where they will quickly realize that nothing is as it seems when nefarious, red-eyed vampires Remmick, Bert and Joan appear with their insatiable hunger. As they attempt to evade the vampires at every turn, fans will encounter some of their favorite characters lifted straight from the film, including Sammie, Mary, Annie, Pearline and Cornbread. Caught in a deadly struggle between twins Smoke and Stack and the bloodthirsty vampires, guests must survive the night – because the terror will only relent once the sun rises.”
Coogler and fellow producers Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian released a joint statement about the Sinners house at Halloween Horror Nights: “It’s been incredible to see audiences connect with Sinners in such a powerful way. 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. Watching it come to life on this scale has been really special for all of us.”
The creative team behind Halloween Horror Nights are equally excited to welcome Sinners to the fold.
“At Halloween Horror Nights, we push the boundaries of what a live horror experience can be,” said John Murdy, Executive Producer, Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Hollywood. “Just as Ryan Coogler’s Academy Award winning film, Sinners re-invented the vampire movie, we are re-inventing the haunted house and creating new ways to scare our guests that we’ve never attempted and are thrilled to bring this amazing story to life in a truly terrifying and fully immersive way.”
“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,” said Mike Aiello, Senior Director of Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort. “It’s rare for a film to fully satisfy hardcore horror fans while also inviting new audiences into the genre—and that’s exactly what Sinners does. Its world, characters and intensity will translate into a relentless haunted house. We can’t wait for our fans to step inside and experience the horror firsthand in a way that only Halloween Horror Nights can deliver.”
HHN fans can expect to learn more about the other houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando in the coming weeks.
How to buy Halloween Horror Nights tickets
Here’s everything you need to know about buying tickets for Halloween Horror Nights at both theme parks.
Universal Studios Hollywood:
A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available. This year’s event runs for a record 42 nights with 8 haunted houses, Terror Tram, multiple scare zones and more. Tickets include General Admission, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. The Day/Night Ticket, After 2 P.M. Day/Night Ticket, Universal Express Ticket and R.I.P Tour will all include access to the new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” coaster. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.
Universal Orlando:
At Universal Orlando, guests can purchase select tickets, upgrades and event-inclusive vacation packages as Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event, returns for its milestone 35th year in Orlando, running 48 select nights from August 28 through November 1.The event will feature 10 all-new haunted houses, outrageous live entertainment, terrifying scare zones and street experiences – with a few haunting surprises. Products on sale now include single-night tickets; the Scream Early add-on ticket, which grants access to Universal Studios Florida, including select haunted houses, beginning at 2 p.m. (guests must have a Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket), and event extras such as Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour, and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour. Guests can also take advantage of the Stay, Scream and Save vacation package and save up to $200. The package includes one night of Halloween Horror Nights admission, daytime theme park admission (including Universal Epic Universe), and a stay at one of Universal Orlando’s 11 themed hotels with exclusive theme park benefits including access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights entry gate, complimentary resort transportation, access to seasonal experiences at the hotels and more. Plus, guests can now purchase tickets to Premium Scream Night which returns for two event nights this year – August 27 and October 19. Click here to learn more.
Exclusive Sinners HHN merchandise
Fans can shop all-new merchandiseinspired by the Sinners haunted house, including a limited release t-shirt and hat, at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and shopUniversal.com. Additionally, an acrylic figure inspired by the house is now available for purchase. Guests can exhibit all the house announcements proudly in a collectible infernal carnival display leading up to the opening night.
