Universal Orlando Reveals Halloween Horror Nights 35 Theme Featuring Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow

Halloween Horror Nights 35 Unleashes an Infernal Carnival Led by Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow

Step right up… if you dare. Universal Orlando Resort has officially pulled back the curtain on Halloween Horror Nights 35, and this year’s milestone event is shaping up to be an absolute scream as it celebrates 35 years of terror. Running select nights from August 28 through November 1, 2026, Universal Studios Florida will transform into the twisted “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares,” a sinister spectacle packed with haunted houses, scare zones, and entertainment inspired by the event’s legacy and biggest horror icons.

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Leading this year’s frightful festivities are two legendary figures that longtime fans know all too well: Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow. For the first time ever, these longtime rivals will join forces as the ringmasters of the event, blending Jack’s chaotic, unpredictable terror with Oddfellow’s calculated, mind-bending horror. Their uneasy alliance sets the stage for a brand-new original haunted house, “Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control,” where guests will step into the eerie origins of their rivalry and witness the moment these two forces of fear decide to unite instead of destroy each other.

The carnival theme will take over the entire park, immersing guests in a decaying midway of nightmares where every corner feels like a trap waiting to snap. Universal is leaning heavily into both nostalgia and new scares, promising a mix of original concepts and recognizable horror properties as additional haunted houses and scare zones are revealed in the coming months. And if you want to start repping your fear early, new Halloween Horror Nights 35 merchandise featuring Jack and Oddfellow is already available both in the parks and online.

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With a milestone anniversary, iconic characters teaming up, and a theme that practically smells like popcorn and nightmares, HHN 35 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated years yet. Whether you are a seasoned scream squad veteran or thinking about braving your first fog-filled night, this year’s event is ready to welcome you to the greatest horror show on earth… just don’t expect to leave unchanged.

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