What this article covers
- USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 dates and the Street Zombies start time
- Locations, age restrictions, e-Timed Entry Ticket requirements, and Express Pass availability for every program
- How to enjoy the horror efficiently and what families with children should know
USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance, with zombies appearing throughout the park, begin at 6:00 p.m. In 2026, Halloween Horror Nights celebrates its 15th anniversary with the largest number of zombies ever, the new Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive, and a special show bringing together characters from past years.
However, Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive and The Witches of Number 18 require an e-Timed Entry Ticket. Separate tickets are required for the Special Viewing Area and Express Passes.
Event period: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Street Zombies: 6:00 p.m.–park close
Locations: throughout the park, Gramercy Park, and individual attraction venues
Age guidance: Not recommended for children age 5 and under; parental consent required for guests age 12 and under
Note: Some horror attractions have stricter age restrictions.
Complete List of USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Programs
In 2026, there are not only street shows beginning at 6:00 p.m., but also horror attractions you can experience from the morning.
First, check the start times, locations, age restrictions, and whether timed-entry tickets are required.
| Program | Time and location | Age restrictions and access |
|---|---|---|
| Street Zombies | 6:00 p.m.–park close Throughout the park |
Not recommended for age 5 and under Parental consent required for age 12 and under |
| Zombie de Dance | 6:00 p.m.–park close Various locations throughout the park |
Not recommended for age 5 and under Parental consent required for age 12 and under |
| Halloween Horror Nights Academy | Varies by date Gramercy Park |
Not recommended for age 5 and under; parental consent required for age 12 and under Special Viewing Area ticket available |
| Resident Evil Requiem | 10:00 a.m.–park close Stage 18 |
e-Timed Entry Ticket required Guests age 14 and under or junior-high students and younger may not enter |
| Factory of Fear | 10:00 a.m.–park close Stage 22 |
An e-Timed Entry Ticket may be required Guests age 14 and under or junior-high students and younger may not enter |
| The Witches of Number 18 | 9:00 a.m.–park close Stage 18 |
e-Timed Entry Ticket required Guests age 12 and under or elementary-school students and younger may not enter |
| Sadako’s Curse | Park open–park close Space Fantasy – The Ride |
Parental consent required for age 12 and under Express Pass available |
| Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D | Park open–park close Cinema 4-D Theater |
Parental consent required for age 12 and under Express Pass available |
| Smiley’s Greeting | Varies by date Near Cinema 4-D Theater |
Check the day’s show schedule for performance times |
| JAWS: Red Alert | After sunset–park close JAWS |
Standard JAWS ride requirements apply |
| Jurassic Park – The Ride – In the Dark – |
After sunset–park close Jurassic Park – The Ride |
Standard ride requirements apply |
Official USJ
Halloween Horror Nights Information
When Does USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Start, and What Time Does It Begin?
The nighttime Halloween Horror Nights event runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The fall event Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!! –, which includes daytime Halloween entertainment, begins the previous day, Thursday, September 10.
- Full fall event: Thursday, September 10–Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Halloween Horror Nights: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance: 6:00 p.m.–park close
- Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive: Friday, September 11–Sunday, December 27, 2026
- Sadako’s Curse – Dark Horror Ride –: Friday, September 11, 2026–Monday, January 4, 2027
- JAWS: Red Alert: Friday, September 11, 2026–Sunday, January 31, 2027
For the full Halloween atmosphere, visit between September 11 and November 8. Resident Evil, Sadako, and JAWS continue after Halloween Horror Nights ends, so mid-November or later is also an option if you only want selected attractions.
15th-Anniversary Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 marks 15 years since the event began in 2011.
Special 15th-anniversary features include Street Zombies, filling the park’s streets with more zombies than ever; Zombie de Dance set to King Gnu’s “SO BAD”; and a final performance reviving favorite songs from previous years.
Street Zombies begin at 6:00 p.m.
Street Zombies in 2026 features the largest number of zombies in the event’s history.
The story begins when a newly introduced high-school zombie spreads an infection, allowing hordes of vicious zombies to overrun everyday life in the park.
Event period: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: throughout the park, excluding certain areas
Time: 6:00 p.m.–park close
Age guidance: Not recommended for children age 5 and under; parental consent required for guests age 12 and under
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At 6:00 p.m., the atmosphere in the park changes dramatically from daytime. Guests who dislike zombies and families with small children should check the Safety Areas, Safety Routes, and their departure time in advance.
Zombie de Dance features King Gnu’s “SO BAD”
In 2026, zombies and guests come together to dance to King Gnu’s “SO BAD” during Zombie de Dance.
The final performance of each day is Playback Zombie de Dance – Halloween Horror Nights 15th Anniversary –, featuring popular songs from past years such as “Rat-tat-tat,” “Show,” and “SO BAD.”
Event period: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: various areas throughout the park
Time: 6:00 p.m.–park close
Final performance: Playback Zombie de Dance
There is only one final performance each night. It is not a separate show from the regular Zombie de Dance; the day’s last performance becomes the 15th-anniversary medley.
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Year of Stage Debut
Video: USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Highlights
Past Characters Reunite at Halloween Horror Nights Academy
Halloween Horror Nights Academy – 15 Years of Screams – is a special 15th-anniversary stage show held at Gramercy Park.
Characters from past Halloween Horror Nights events appear, including Chainsaw Zombies, Dr. Chaos, DJ X, Ringmaster, Hamikuma, Hamikuma Candy, and Hamikuma Lolly & Pop.
The show looks back on 15 years of fear with songs from past events, including “Rat-tat-tat,” “Show,” and “SO BAD.”
Event period: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Gramercy Park
Time: Varies by date
Special Viewing Area ticket: from US$13.13, tax included
Performance times are posted in the show schedule about one week before your planned visit. A Special Viewing Area ticket alone does not include park admission, so you also need an admission ticket such as a Studio Pass.
Timed-Entry Tickets and Age Restrictions for Horror Attractions
In 2026, some horror attractions are available in the morning and afternoon before Halloween Horror Nights begins.
Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive and The Witches of Number 18 in particular require e-Timed Entry Tickets. After entering the park, check the official USJ app and secure your experience time first.
Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive
USJ and Capcom collaborate on the latest title in the series, Resident Evil Requiem. Set in the abandoned Wrenwood Hotel and a medical facility, this horror maze has creatures attacking from every direction, including above and below.
Event period: Friday, September 11–Sunday, December 27, 2026
Location: Stage 18
Time: 10:00 a.m.–park close
Access: e-Timed Entry Ticket required; Express Pass available
Age restriction: Guests age 14 and under or junior-high students and younger may not participate
Get an e-Timed Entry Ticket through the official USJ app. Even with a timed-entry ticket, guests who do not meet the age and other eligibility requirements cannot participate.
Factory of Fear – Desperate Zombie Tour –
Walk through a zombie factory on foot and escape vicious zombies in confined rooms in this walkthrough horror attraction.
Event period: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Stage 22
Time: 10:00 a.m.–park close
Access: An e-Timed Entry Ticket may be required; Express Pass available
Age restriction: Guests age 14 and under or junior-high students and younger may not participate
When this attraction was offered previously, groups of several guests moved through a dark, narrow facility. Unlike a ride, you must walk and escape on your own, which can make the fear feel more intense.
KATE PRESENTS The Witches of Number 18 – The Witches’ House That Plays with Emotion –
In a mirror-filled mansion inhabited by four witches who rule joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure, guests reveal their emotions and use makeup to release feelings hidden within.
Event period: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Stage 18
Time: 9:00 a.m.–park close
Access: e-Timed Entry Ticket required
Age restriction: Guests age 12 and under or elementary-school students and younger may not participate
Child Switch: Available
e-Timed Entry Tickets are available only through the official app. Depending on conditions that day, admission without an e-Timed Entry Ticket may be offered.
Sadako’s Curse – Dark Horror Ride –
Race through total darkness and experience the terror of Sadako pursuing you even as you try to escape. The ride returns for the first time in three years, since 2023.
Event period: Friday, September 11, 2026–Monday, January 4, 2027
Location: Space Fantasy – The Ride
Time: Park open–park close
Age guidance: Parental consent required for guests age 12 and under
Express Pass: Available
Guests who dislike walkthrough horror may find a ride easier to try. However, use caution if you are sensitive to darkness, sudden effects, spinning, or ride motion.
Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D
This original-story 4-D attraction puts you in the middle of a battle alongside Denji, Aki Hayakawa, Power, and Kobeni against the “Halloween Horror Nights Devil,” who commands an army of zombies.
Event period: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Cinema 4-D Theater
Time: Park open–park close
Age guidance: Parental consent required for guests age 12 and under
Express Pass: Available
Although this is a seated theater attraction, it includes stimulating effects such as images of blood splatter, sound, vibration, and water spray. Guests sensitive to loud sounds or intense horror imagery should take care.
Smiley’s Happy Halloween Greeting
Smiley, an original character from Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D, appears on the street near Cinema 4-D Theater.
Times vary by date, so check the show schedule for the day of your visit.
Night-Only Rides and Classic Halloween Horror Nights Songs
In addition to horror mazes and zombies, there are rides that change after sunset and rides where you can listen to songs from past Zombie de Dance performances.
JAWS: Red Alert
After sunset, JAWS is enveloped in darkness and dense fog. The surroundings turn bright red the instant the giant shark appears in this night-only boat tour.
Event period: Friday, September 11, 2026–Sunday, January 31, 2027
Location: JAWS
Time: After sunset–park close
The fear is less direct than in a walkthrough attraction, but children who dislike darkness, dense fog, or loud sounds should take care.
Jurassic Park – The Ride – In the Dark –
Traveling through darkness after sunset makes the dinosaurs feel closer and heightens the tension before the drop in this night-only version.
The attraction runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, 2026, from sunset until park close. Since you may get wet, bring a towel and plan for cooler temperatures on the way home.
Halloween Horror Nights Songs on Hollywood Dream – The Ride
King Gnu’s “SO BAD” is available on Hollywood Dream – The Ride from September 11 through November 8, 2026.
On Hollywood Dream – The Ride: Backdrop, Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS’ “Rat-tat-tat” is available from September 11 through October 10, and Ado’s “Show” from October 11 through November 8.
Backdrop also features Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT,” the theme song from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc.
R-18: USJ’s Scariest Attraction, Afterimage
For the first time in USJ history, guests under age 18 may not participate.
The warnings describe it not merely as containing “intense content,” but as an attraction with “extremely intense content.”
This attraction requires a paid ticket. It may sell out unless purchased in advance.
See this article for details.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Tickets and Prices
There is no dedicated ticket required to watch Street Zombies or Zombie de Dance. You can enjoy them with park admission, such as a Studio Pass or Annual Pass.
Separate paid tickets are available to view shows from designated areas or reduce wait times for horror attractions.
Halloween Horror Nights Academy Special Viewing Area Ticket
This ticket lets you watch Halloween Horror Nights Academy – 15 Years of Screams – from a designated area.
Prices start at US$13.13 including tax and vary by admission date. This ticket alone does not include admission to USJ.
Halloween-Only Express Passes
Prices start at US$73.75 including tax and vary by admission date and ticket type.
- Express Pass 4 – Halloween Set: Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive –
- Express Pass 4 – Halloween Set: Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D –
- Express Pass 4 – Halloween Set: Factory of Fear Desperate Zombie Tour –
Your choice depends on whether the new Resident Evil attraction is your top priority or whether you prefer Chainsaw Man or Factory of Fear. Some dates sell out, so check availability once your visit date is set.
Fall-Only 1-Day Student Discount Pass
For university, graduate-school, junior-college, vocational-school, high-school, and junior-high students, this ticket offers US$6.25 off the regular 1-Day Studio Pass.
The eligible admission period is Thursday, September 10 through Wednesday, September 30, 2026. A valid student ID is required for purchase and admission.
VIP Tours and Annual Pass Benefits
Universal VIP Experience Group Tour – 25th Anniversary Special “Halloween Horror Nights” – starts at US$150.00 including tax.
Universal Prime Annual Pass Standard holders also receive a limited-time benefit allowing them to buy a 1-Day Studio Pass at half price on selected blackout dates. Check eligible dates and sales conditions before purchasing.
Recommended USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Itinerary
In 2026, it is important to plan morning horror mazes separately from the street shows that begin at 6:00 p.m.
Itinerary Prioritizing Horror Attractions
- After entering: Check e-Timed Entry Tickets for Resident Evil and The Witches of Number 18
- Morning: Experience the horror mazes at your assigned timed-entry slots
- Midday: Eat and take a break early
- Late afternoon: Move to Gramercy Park or the area for the Zombie de Dance performance you want to see
- After 6:00 p.m.: Prioritize Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance
- Evening: Combine Sadako, JAWS, Jurassic Park, and other attractions
- Finale: Watch Playback Zombie de Dance
Resident Evil and The Witches of Number 18 are both held at Stage 18. Check each entrance and assigned timed-entry slot carefully so you do not go at the wrong time.
Itinerary Prioritizing Shows and Hamikuma
Build your plan around the Halloween Horror Nights Academy start time, fitting Zombie de Dance before and after it.
With a Special Viewing Area ticket, head to Gramercy Park early enough to meet the assembly time printed on the ticket. After the show, move to the streets and aim for the day’s final Playback Zombie de Dance performance.
Advice for Families and Guests Who Dislike Horror
Official guidance says Halloween Horror Nights is not recommended for children age 5 and under, and parental consent is required for guests age 12 and under.
In addition, Resident Evil and Factory of Fear do not allow guests age 14 and under or junior-high students and younger, while The Witches of Number 18 does not allow guests age 12 and under or elementary-school students and younger.
Daytime family Halloween offerings include Minion Bello-Ween Greeting and a program where guests receive candy by saying “Trick or Treat!” to a crew member.
This article covers the full fall event in detail, including daytime Halloween, the 25th anniversary, and the 5th anniversary of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.
Halloween Horror Nights on Rainy Days
Street Zombies, Zombie de Dance, and outdoor shows may be modified or canceled due to rain, strong winds, or safety concerns.
Watching a show with an open umbrella blocks other guests’ view and can be dangerous. Bring a raincoat or poncho, plus a towel, a change of clothes, and protection against the evening chill.
This article summarizes typical zombie appearances and greetings on rainy days.
Enjoy Halloween Horror Nights All Night
An all-night event runs from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25 until 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, featuring special effects different from regular operation and shows available only that night.
Annual Passes and regular admission tickets cannot be used for entry. Some shows also require winning a lottery or purchasing a ticket that includes show access.
See this article for details
What About Chucky, Hamikuma Photos, and Limited-Edition Food?
No Chucky Event Announced for 2026
The announcements available as of July 17, 2026 do not include a Chucky horror attraction.
See this article to learn about past Chucky experiences.
Check for Additional Announcements About Hamikuma Photos
Hamikuma appears in Halloween Horror Nights Academy, and the VIP Tour includes exclusive Hamikuma merchandise.
However, as of July 17, 2026, no Hamikuma photo opportunity or individual greeting has been announced.
Limited-Edition Halloween Food
As of July 17, 2026, details of the limited-edition Halloween food have not been announced. This page will be updated with the 2026 menu after it is announced.
You can see past Hamikuma, Resident Evil, and Chainsaw Man food in this article.
Summary: Morning Timed-Entry Tickets and After 6:00 p.m. Are Key at USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026
USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, 2026.
In the morning, check e-Timed Entry Tickets for Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive and The Witches of Number 18. After 6:00 p.m., enjoy the largest Street Zombies lineup ever, Zombie de Dance set to King Gnu’s “SO BAD,” and the 15th-anniversary special show.
Horror attractions have age restrictions. When visiting with children or someone who dislikes horror, decide on Safety Areas and an exit route in advance.
USJ Halloween Horror Nights Article List
FAQ
When does USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 run?
It runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, 2026. The overall fall event, including daytime Halloween entertainment, begins the previous day, Thursday, September 10.
What time does Street Zombies begin?
In 2026, it runs from 6:00 p.m. until park close. Zombies appear throughout the park except in certain areas.
Does Halloween Horror Nights cost extra?
Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance are included at no additional charge once you enter USJ with a Studio Pass or other admission ticket. Special Viewing Area tickets and Express Passes cost extra.
Does Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive require an e-Timed Entry Ticket?
Yes. Get one through the official USJ app after entering the park. Guests age 14 and under or junior-high students and younger may not participate.
Does The Witches of Number 18 require an e-Timed Entry Ticket?
Yes. Get one through the official app. Depending on conditions that day, admission without an e-Timed Entry Ticket may be offered. Guests age 12 and under or elementary-school students and younger may not participate.
Do I need an Express Pass for Halloween Horror Nights 2026?
It is not required. However, an Express Pass that reduces wait times is worth considering for guests traveling a long distance for a one-day visit or anyone who wants to experience multiple horror attractions.
Can families with children enjoy USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026?
Yes, especially by focusing on daytime Minion greetings and trick-or-treat activities. Since Street Zombies begins after 6:00 p.m., check Safety Areas and an exit route in advance for children who dislike scares.
Will Chucky and Hamikuma photo opportunities return in 2026?
As of July 17, 2026, neither a Chucky attraction nor Hamikuma photo opportunity has been announced. Hamikuma appears in Halloween Horror Nights Academy, and the VIP Tour includes exclusive Hamikuma merchandise.
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