Universal-Studios - Universal Studios Hollywood 2025 : Halloween Horror Nights Resurrects the Infamous Jason Voorhees 

By Mulder, 13 june 2025

This fall, something ancient and blood-soaked stirs deep in the fog-laced woods of Universal Studios Hollywood, and fans of horror’s darkest icon should brace themselves for an experience unlike any they’ve lived before. Jason Universe, the all-new original haunted house revealed for Halloween Horror Nights 2025, promises to resurrect the brutal spirit of Jason Voorhees, taking guests on a nightmare-fueled journey through the twisted legacy of the Friday the 13th films. For the first time in the history of the event, Jason isn’t sharing the stage—this is his world, his rules, his slaughterhouse. Opening September 4 in Hollywood and August 29 in Orlando, this experience marks a major milestone in Universal’s ever-expanding reign as the world’s horror theme park empire. But this time, the goal isn’t just to scare—it’s to immerse guests in a slasher mythos that has haunted pop culture for over four decades and deliver a full-throttle tribute to the machete-wielding killer that redefined the genre.

The Jason Universe haunted house is being billed as an unapologetically intense walk through Jason’s home turf—Camp Crystal Lake. The concept is as terrifying as it is brilliant: take guests to the genesis of evil and plunge them into the atmospheric dread of the camp’s decaying cabins, fog-choked woods, and sinister ruins. In this carefully constructed hellscape, every creak of a floorboard and every shadow in the trees isn’t just ambiance—it’s part of Jason’s long and bloody narrative. Robert Barsamian, President of Horror, Inc., described this immersive return as a visceral homecoming, and it’s clear that the creators at Universal have embraced the idea of legacy storytelling with an emphasis on emotional terror. Guests won’t merely observe Jason’s legendary kills—they’ll find themselves living them, surrounded by cinematic callbacks and chilling new sequences that deepen the lore while tightening the tension.

Halloween Horror Nights is no stranger to spotlighting iconic villains, but Jason Universe stands out as a particularly meaningful evolution. While characters like Freddy Krueger, Leatherface, and Michael Myers have all had their moments at the event, never before has Jason Voorhees been the singular focus of a house so deeply entrenched in his origin and his psychological terror. According to Sheri Conn, Chief Marketing Officer of Horror Inc., the haunted house taps into four decades of horror legacy and reinvents it for a new generation. That level of intention matters, because Halloween Horror Nights isn’t just a seasonal thrill—it’s an anthology of horror’s greatest moments, reimagined through cutting-edge design and experiential theatrics. From original icons like Jack the Clown and Chance to blockbuster partnerships with The Last of Us and Stranger Things, the event has proven time and time again that it knows how to honor horror history while setting new standards for how we engage with it.

The timing of Jason Universe could not be more perfect. As Halloween Horror Nights celebrates its 34th edition at Universal Studios Florida and continues expanding its global reach, the inclusion of Jason as a headline figure feels like the convergence of old-school slasher gold and next-gen theme park storytelling. The haunted house promises a narrative that flows through infamous scenes recreated in agonizing detail, such as the iconic bunk bed kill, the shocking moments in the boathouse, and perhaps even a submerged encounter with a rotted, maskless Jason in the murky waters of Crystal Lake. The rumor mill is buzzing with possibilities of Easter eggs, alternate endings, and even live victims being pulled into Jason’s world as part of the show’s immersive scares. It’s clear Universal is going big—and bloody—for this one.

What makes the 2025 edition of Halloween Horror Nights so special is how it builds upon the legacy of an event that started humbly in 1991 as Fright Nights in Orlando. What began with a single haunted house and a few shows has grown into a global horror phenomenon that now spans Universal parks in Florida, Hollywood, Japan, and Singapore. While Florida’s events are the longest running and most expansive, Hollywood has cemented itself as the bleeding heart of experiential horror. The return of Jason in this new form is a nod to his earlier appearance in Halloween Horror Nights 17, when Universal first licensed characters from New Line Cinema. But that version of Jason was part of an ensemble. Jason Universe makes him the leading man—and the killer—of his own terrifying opera.

Beyond the haunted house itself, Halloween Horror Nights 2025 is offering a bevy of options and upgrades to satisfy everyone from the casual scare-seeker to the die-hard horror obsessive. In both Orlando and Hollywood, fans can grab a variety of ticket options: general admission, early access, RIP tours, and express passes that let them skip the lines to their doom. For those wanting to revisit the carnage, Frequent Fear and Ultimate Fear passes ensure multiple encounters with Jason. Exclusive merchandise themed around Jason Universe will also be available, from limited-edition mugs and t-shirts to collectible puzzle pieces that form a Halloween Horror Nights mural. And for anyone who can’t make it in person, these items will be available online starting June 14. The event knows its audience well—it doesn’t just sell tickets, it sells obsession.

As Halloween Horror Nights gears up for another historic year, the resurrection of Jason Voorhees feels symbolic not just of a beloved horror icon returning to the fray, but of Universal Studios embracing the raw, primal appeal of slasher horror. It’s a genre often overlooked in favor of psychological or supernatural terror, but with Jason, the fear is different. It's immediate, brutal, and physical. There’s no negotiating with Jason. No reasoning. Just the sound of a machete scraping steel and the growing certainty that your fate is sealed. That kind of horror resonates because it strips fear down to its core. With Jason Universe, Universal Studios Hollywood isn’t just crafting a haunted house—they're summoning a legend. One machete swing at a time.

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(Source : press release)