Universal to Preview Halloween Horror Nights 2026 During Expanded Midsummer Scream Presence

Universal Destinations & Experiences is returning to the Midsummer Scream convention this summer, previewing what's to come at Halloween Horror Nights 2026.

What's Happening:

• In what's become a tradition for several years now, Universal Destinations & Experiences will be back at the annual Midsummer Scream horror convention in Long Beach, California in August.
• The focus, naturally, will be on what to expect from the upcoming Halloween Horror Nights 2026, including a panel focused on Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights featuring Executive Producer John Murdy.
• Universal notes they're going bigger than ever at Midsummer Scream this year, including an expanded footprint at the front of the show floor.
• During Midsummer Scream, Universal's offerings include:
  • First look merchandise across multiple categories, including Universal Monsters and Halloween II
  • Complimentary artist signings of Midsummer Scream exclusive prints
  • Character meet-and-greets
  • A behind-the-scenes panel on the creative process of Universal Products & Experiences’ collaborations
  • Early release merchandise available first at Midsummer Scream
  • Photo opportunities inspired by this year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
  • An experience featuring the icons of Las Vegas' Universal Horror Unleashed in the Hall of Shadows
• This year's Midsummer Scream runs from August 7-9 at the Long Beach Convention Cente.
• Halloween Horror Nights 2026 kicks off on Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood (the Universal Orlando incarnation begins August 28).
• So far, only one of the houses for HHN Hollywood has been revealed in the form of the much-anticipated Sinners, which is coming to both US parks.