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Fans of vampires, blues music and double Michael B. Jordan: Get ready. Sinners is making its debut at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando.

Sinners is the first franchise house to be announced so far in 2026, and is one of 10 houses to be introduced for this year’s event. Since its initial release, Sinners has won four Oscars and grossed 370 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing original horror film ever.

The Sinners-themed house will be themed around Club Juke, referencing the club created by the main characters of the film, twins Smoke and Stack, and will feature vampire scare actors. Guests will go through the house, trying to evade the vampires and make it to morning. 

“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. “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.”

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights, and it’s bringing back some beloved original icons, including Jack the Clown, who fits this year’s “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares” theme perfectly. 

Jack the Clown will have a house along with his rival, Dr. Oddfellow, called “Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos and Control,” which was the first house announced for 2026. 

Halloween Horror Nights will be open for 48 nights, starting Aug. 28 and running through Nov. 1. Guests can purchase tickets to the event now, along with access to the Universal Studios park.

More house announcements and further details are on the way.


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