Fans of the Ghostbusters franchise have something exciting to look forward to this Halloween season as Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights brings back the iconic ghost hunters in a chilling new experience.
Inspired by the latest installment, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which has amassed a staggering $1.14 billion worldwide, the haunted house marks the return of the beloved franchise to the annual event after its last appearance in 2019.
Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the original Ghostbusters’ release, director Ivan Reitman’s Oscar-nominated classic, 2024 proves to be the perfect year for this spooky comeback. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a box office smash with earnings of $201.71 million, sets the stage for a thrilling and nostalgic journey for fans old and new alike.
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will host the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire experience, promising guests an immersive adventure through the streets of New York City. Here, they will team up with the Spengler family and the original Ghostbusters to confront the vengeful spirit Garraka, unleashed from an ancient relic with plans to plunge the world into a new Ice Age.
Halloween Horror Nights is renowned for its ability to bring beloved pop culture moments to life, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is no exception. The haunted house will recreate iconic locations such as Ray’s Stantz’s Occult Books shop, the Ghostbusters’ advanced lab and containment facility, and the eerie New York City sewers. Guests will face an onslaught of ghosts and malevolent entities, testing their bravery as they navigate through a blend of humor and horror synonymous with the Ghostbusters legacy.
Ahead of the event, fans can delve deeper into Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire by renting or purchasing it via Video on Demand, with options also available on 4K UHD and Blu-Ray for physical media enthusiasts.
Alongside Ghostbusters, Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will feature another blockbuster franchise brought to life—A Quiet Place. Based on the multimillion-dollar success of its first two films, with a combined box office of $631.53 million worldwide, the event will immerse guests in the terrifying world of sound-sensitive creatures.
Mark your calendars: Halloween Horror Nights begins at Universal Orlando Resort on August 30, 2024, followed by Universal Studios Hollywood on September 5, 2024. Stay tuned as more spine-chilling haunted houses are unveiled in the weeks and months ahead.