USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 welcomes a new Resident Evil attraction, Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive.
2026 is a special year marking the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil game series, the 25th anniversary of Universal Studios Japan, and the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights.
The newly announced Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive is a horror maze based on the latest game in the series, Resident Evil Requiem. It will run from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, December 27, 2026, so guests can still experience it after the Halloween Horror Nights season ends.
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USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Dates and Full Program Lineup
- The official name is Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive
- It is a walk-through indoor horror maze
- The attraction is at Stage 18 and runs from 10:00 a.m. until park close
- It runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, December 27, 2026
- The attraction is rated R-15. Families with children and groups of middle or high school students should carefully check the eligibility requirements
- Halloween-only Express Passes that include Resident Evil have also been announced
Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive—Basic Information
Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive is a new horror attraction coming to USJ for Halloween 2026.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, but Resident Evil is scheduled to continue through Sunday, December 27.
Announced Details for Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive
- Dates: Friday, September 11–Sunday, December 27, 2026
- Hours: 10:00 a.m.–park close
- Location: Stage 18
- Format: Horror maze
- Age rating: R-15
- Based on: The latest game in the series, Resident Evil Requiem
Being able to experience it from the morning is a major advantage. Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance begin at 6:00 p.m., while Resident Evil is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m., so it is best to visit before the nighttime horror begins.
Popular horror mazes tend to draw heavy crowds during the Halloween season. If Resident Evil is your top priority, do not rely only on the same-day wait time; check which Express Pass options include the attraction as well.
The R-15 Rating Matters When Choosing Who to Go With
This attraction has been announced as R-15.
Resident Evil has always featured intense horror aimed at adults. Because USJ has also specified an age rating for this attraction, the scares and graphic imagery are expected to be intense.
People who are easily frightened may prefer to skip it.
- Whether everyone in the group meets the eligibility requirements
- Whether anyone is uncomfortable with scares, darkness, or loud noises
- Whether you have chosen a meeting place for anyone not entering
- Whether to combine it with daytime events other than Resident Evil
Set in the Renwood Hotel and a Sanatorium: A Horror Maze with Attacks from Every Direction
Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive is set in the abandoned Renwood Hotel and sanatorium scenes that leave a strong impression in the original game.
As guests move through spaces recreated with USJ’s signature production quality, creatures attack from every direction.
The attraction appears to feature unpredictable attacks from above, below, and all around.
This does not sound like the kind of experience where simply watching what is ahead will keep you safe.
A Different Experience from the Outdoor Live Horror of 2024 and 2025
In 2024 and 2025, USJ’s Resident Evil attraction was an outdoor live-horror experience called Resident Evil™: Night of Heroes.
Because it was closer to a show viewed from around the performance area, where you stood and how clearly you could see affected the experience.
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The Dive in 2026 is a horror maze. Guests move through it on foot and enter a setting where they never know when or where an attack will come from, so the fear should feel very different.
If you are uncomfortable with dark spaces, close-range scares, or confined environments, talk with your companions beforehand and do not push yourself.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Marks 15 Years, Turning the Entire Park into Horror After Dark
Halloween Horror Nights celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026.
Since its launch in 2011, Horror Nights has evolved into one of USJ’s signature fall events. For 2026, it has been announced as an experience where “every aspect of horror goes off the charts.”
Along with street experiences across the park, the lineup includes a wide range of horror content featuring Resident Evil, Sadako, KATE, Chainsaw Man, and more.
Major Announcements for Halloween Horror Nights 2026
- Street Zombies: 6:00 p.m.–park close, throughout the park
- Zombie de Dance: Get swept up in King Gnu’s “SO BAD”
- Playback Zombie de Dance: Fan-favorite songs from past years return only for the final performance
- Halloween Horror Nights Academy: Held at Gramercy Park
- Sadako’s Curse: Dark Horror Ride: Scheduled to return through Monday, January 4, 2027
- Factory of Fear, Witch of 18th Street, and Chainsaw Man experiences are also planned
Even if Resident Evil is your only goal, the flow of guests watching zombies and dancing grows after 6:00 p.m. The atmosphere changes dramatically between day and night, so plan your energy accordingly.
Street Zombies Will Feature the Most Zombies Ever
USJ has announced that Street Zombies in 2026 will feature the largest number of zombies in the event’s history.
The experience takes place throughout the park, excluding certain areas, from 6:00 p.m. until park close.
If you experience Resident Evil at night, you may encounter zombie crowds and show traffic even while heading to Stage 18. If someone in your group dislikes intense scares, consider visiting Resident Evil before 6:00 p.m.
Express Pass and Ticket Information: Resident Evil Fans Should Note July 14
Halloween-only Express Passes that include Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive have been announced.
Sales begin around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, through the official website and the Lawson Ticket website. Prices start at US$73.75, including tax, and vary by admission date.
The announced options include the following Halloween sets.
- Universal Express Pass 4: Halloween Set—Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive
- Universal Express Pass 4: Halloween Set—Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D
- Universal Express Pass 4: Halloween Set—Factory of Fear: Desperate Zombie Tour
To make Resident Evil your definite priority, choose a pass that includes the attraction. Several Halloween sets have similar names, so confirm the included attractions before purchasing.
For One-Day Visitors from Far Away, an Express Pass May Be Especially Valuable
During USJ’s Halloween season, daytime events, nighttime zombies, limited-time food, merchandise, and photo opportunities all compete for your time.
For travelers visiting from far away for just one day, trying to fit in Resident Evil, Street Zombies, Zombie de Dance, and seasonal food can quickly fill the schedule with waits and walking.
An Express Pass costs extra, but if Resident Evil is the main purpose of your visit, the ability to reduce waiting time is an important factor.
Halloween Horror Nights Academy Also Offers a Special Viewing Area Ticket
A special viewing area ticket has been announced for the 15th-anniversary show, Halloween Horror Nights Academy: 15 Years of Screams.
Sales begin around noon on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Prices start at US$13.13, including tax, and the viewing location is Gramercy Park.
To enjoy both Resident Evil and the special show, do not confuse the attraction Express Pass with the show viewing-area ticket.
How to Plan Your Day: Resident Evil by Day, Zombies by Night
Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance, meanwhile, run from 6:00 p.m. until park close. Because the times are separated, it is easy to experience Resident Evil during the day and save zombies and shows for the evening.
First-time Horror Nights visitors should be especially careful not to overpack their nighttime schedule. After 6:00 p.m., darkness, loud sounds, crowds, photo stops, and restaurant congestion all arrive at once.
If Resident Evil Is Your Priority, Aim for Morning to Early Afternoon
If Resident Evil is the main reason for your visit, try to experience it between the morning and early afternoon.
Nighttime Horror Nights lasts only about three to four hours, so spending much of that window waiting for an attraction can feel wasteful.
Finishing Resident Evil during the day makes it easier to focus after 6:00 p.m. on Street Zombies, Zombie de Dance, and the show at Gramercy Park.
Choose a Rest Area in Advance If Someone Dislikes Intense Scares
Resident Evil is a horror maze, while Street Zombies unfolds throughout the park.
If someone in your group is uncomfortable with horror, decide in advance where they can rest after the attraction or wait while others experience it.
Even among friends who enjoy horror, not everyone will have the same energy level. Simply scheduling a meal or break before and after Resident Evil can make a major difference in fatigue.
What Is Resident Evil Requiem? A Guide for Those New to the Game
Resident Evil Requiem is the latest title in the series, released during its 30th-anniversary year. It is a survival-horror game. The Japanese CERO rating is Z, meaning it is intended only for ages 18 and older.
That standard is separate from the R-15 rating for the USJ attraction, but it is still helpful to understand that the series contains serious, intense horror.
The story features FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and fan-favorite character Leon S. Kennedy in important roles.
The word “requiem” means a mass or song for the dead. Fans who know Resident Evil’s history will likely be curious about how past events and characters are brought to a conclusion.
Even Without Knowing the Game, Understanding the Setting Makes the Fear Easier to Picture
USJ collaboration attractions are often designed so that guests can understand the situation on-site even if they do not know the source material.
Still, knowing that this attraction is set in the Renwood Hotel and a sanatorium can make the anticipation much more intense.
For anyone who has not played the game, picture it as a horror maze where you move through an abandoned hotel and sanatorium with something lurking inside while creatures chase you.
More Resident Evil 30th-Anniversary Projects Announced
Because 2026 marks Resident Evil’s 30th anniversary, related projects beyond the USJ collaboration have also been announced.
This article focuses on the USJ attraction, but fans can enjoy the fall excitement even more by following the broader anniversary celebration.
Deluxe Mook BIOHAZARD 30th Special Scheduled for September 25
Nikkei Entertainment! BIOHAZARD 30th Special is scheduled for release on Friday, September 25, 2026.
It is expected to look back on the 30-year history through a series timeline, character relationship chart, story chronology, creature lineage, and more.
An interview with actress Shihori Kanjiya, who makes her game voice-acting debut in Resident Evil Requiem, is also scheduled for inclusion.
30th-Anniversary Exhibition Opens October 30 in Shibuya, Tokyo
THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition is scheduled to run from Friday, October 30 through Thursday, December 24, 2026, at the Shibuya BEAM Gallery in Tokyo.
Fans can experience The Dive at USJ and then look back on the series’ 30-year history at the Tokyo exhibition.
For residents of Kansai, there is USJ; for residents of Kanto, there is the Shibuya exhibition. It looks set to be a year when fans can celebrate Resident Evil’s 30th anniversary in different regions.
Cup Noodles and Yume Group Collaborations Add Distinctive Buzz to Resident Evil’s 30th Anniversary
Resident Evil’s 30th anniversary includes unique projects beyond the USJ collaboration.
One collaboration that drew particular attention was with Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles.
In a playful campaign, Cup Noodles were used to recreate “Umbrella Noodles,” something that could appear in the Resident Evil universe, along with a fictional announcement that the Umbrella Corporation was suing Cup Noodles.
Of course, this was not a real lawsuit, but a promotion built around the Resident Evil world.
The Yume Group Collaboration Is an Unexpected Pairing, Especially for Newcomers
Another memorable project is the collaboration with Yume Group.
A video was released featuring company president Mr. Ishida and Yuri Hoshina, known for the distinctive atmosphere of their TV-shopping-style commercials, introducing Resident Evil Requiem and Umbrella Noodles.
Resident Evil and Yume Group may seem like a very surprising combination at first.
But the fun of the 30th-anniversary campaign lies in creating conversation not only through straightforward horror, but also through slightly humorous and unexpected contrasts.
Tips by Group Type: Consider the R-15 Rating Separately from the Nighttime Atmosphere
The most important point to note about this Resident Evil attraction is its R-15 rating.
Families with Children May Prefer to Focus on Fall Events Other Than Resident Evil
Families with young children may find the day easier to manage by leaving Resident Evil out of the schedule.
The 2026 fall event lineup also includes Minion Bello-ween Greeting, Trick-or-Treat activities throughout the park, and programs celebrating the fifth anniversary of Super Nintendo World.
For the whole family, focus on daytime Halloween activities. If only the adults want horror, split up and choose a meeting place in advance. This is the most practical approach.
Couples and Friends Should Discuss Their Comfort with Horror in Advance
A date or trip with friends can be exciting, but differences in how well people handle fear can become clear.
Because Resident Evil is a horror maze, once you are inside, you may not always be able to move entirely at your own pace if you become frightened.
A quick conversation beforehand about whether everyone truly wants to enter and what to do if someone cannot continue can help avoid awkwardness on the day.
Returning Guests Can Enjoy Comparing It with the 2024 and 2025 Versions
Guests who experienced Resident Evil in 2024 or 2025 should pay attention to how it differs from the outdoor live-horror attraction.
The 2026 version is a horror maze at Stage 18, so rather than the spectacle of watching a performance, the central thrill should be the tension of entering the world yourself.
The more familiar you are with USJ’s past Resident Evil attractions, the more fun it may be to compare how this year’s version tries to scare you.
Summary: USJ’s 2026 Resident Evil Is a New Horror Maze You Can Experience from Daytime
Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive, coming to USJ for Halloween 2026, is a new horror maze based on the latest game in the series.
It runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, December 27, 2026, at Stage 18, from 10:00 a.m. until park close.
Halloween Horror Nights itself runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, but Resident Evil continues through Sunday, December 27, giving guests the option to visit later and avoid the busiest part of the fall season.
The three most important planning details are the R-15 rating, Express Pass availability, and the 10:00 a.m. start time.
If Resident Evil is your top priority, decide early whether to experience it during the day or use an Express Pass.
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