Announcement • Aug 17
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Introduces Largest-Ever Lineup of Horror Franchises and Immersive Haunted Attractions for 2026 Halloween Season
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced its most ambitious Halloween attraction lineup ever, introducing an unprecedented collection of globally recognized horror franchises, blockbuster entertainment brands and immersive original experiences for the 2026 Halloween season. Building on the success of its signature fall events, Six Flags is significantly elevating the fear factor in 2026 with 11 new haunted mazes inspired by some of the most recognizable names in gaming, film and horror entertainment. New additions include Diablo, Jason Universe, Final Destination and The Blair Witch Project, joining returning fan-favorites from The Conjuring Universe, SAW, Army of the Dead, The Strangers: Chapters 1 & 2 and Trick 'r Treat. Anchored by 29 new and returning licensed haunted attractions, the expanded portfolio also includes 196 themed scare zones and live entertainment plus nighttime ride experiences that will transform parks across North America after dark. Coast to coast, Six Flags parks will offer a total of 448 Halloween-themed experiences making it North America's biggest Halloween party at: Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS, Halloween Haunt presented by SNICKERS, HalloWeekends presented by SNICKERS, SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS, Knott's Scary Farm, Festival del Terror presented by FANTA. The expanded lineup represents one of the most robust collections of licensed horror intellectual properties in the attractions industry, delivering deeper storytelling, cinematic environments, iconic characters and unforgettable scares designed for thrill-seekers and horror fans alike. New for 2026: legendary franchises bring new nightmares to life. JASON: Blood Reign – SCarowinds, Kings Island's Halloween Haunt & Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest. Final Destination: Death's Playground – Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure & Six Flags Magic Mountain. Blair Witch: No Signal – Six Flags Great America's Fright Fest & Dorney Park's Halloween Haunt. DIABLO: The Infernal Path – Kings Dominion's Halloween Haunt & Cedar Point's HalloWeekends. Fan-favorite horror brands return in 2026. The Conjuring: Beyond Fear – Canada's Wonderland's Halloween Haunt, SCarowinds, Cedar Point's HalloWeekends & Kings Island's Halloween Haunt. The Conjuring Universe – Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great America & Six Flags Over Georgia. SAW: Legacy of Terror – Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Over Georgia & Six Flags Over Texas. The Strangers: No Escape – Six Flags Over Texas' Fright Fest. Trick 'r Treat – Six Flags Magic Mountain's Fright Fest. Army of the Dead – Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest. Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Mexico. Knott's Berry Farm will pull back the curtain Aug. 18 as they host Nightmares Revealed—their annual, fan-favorite Halloween announcement event for Knott's Scary Farm, California's longest-running theme park Halloween event. Festival del Terror presented by FANTA at Six Flags Mexico will feature new licensed horror experiences as part of the park's 2026 lineup. Additional franchise announcements and event details for the popular Halloween event will be shared in the coming weeks. Beyond the licensed horror franchises, guests will find a wide variety of original haunted mazes and Halloween attractions at participating Six Flags parks. These immersive scare experiences feature themes ranging from sinister clowns and fractured fairy tales to possessed puppets and holiday nightmares. To experience the haunted mazes, guests can choose from the following pass options: Haunted Attractions Pass grants unlimited access to all haunted mazes for one evening (excludes Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Darien Lake and The Conjuring: Beyond Fear), All Season Haunted Attractions Pass grants season passholders and members season-long scares in 2026 at their home park, The Conjuring: Beyond Fear single entry (advance purchase recommended), Haunted Attractions Express Pass is a premium package that grants priority haunted maze access (excludes The Conjuring: Beyond Fear). Guests must have a valid park admission ticket, season pass or membership, plus a Haunted Attractions Pass, to experience haunted mazes and select Halloween attractions at participating parks. Knott's Scary Farm is excluded from this admission structure. Returning in 2026, Knott's Scary Farm will continue as a separately ticketed experience. Admission to Knott's Scary Farm includes access to its haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and other Halloween attractions, with no additional haunted maze fee required. Each park's list of attractions, maze offerings and passes will be available on its website. While the new and returning horror franchises headline the 2026 season, guests will find that fear extends far beyond the walls of the haunted attractions. Across the Six Flags Entertainment portfolio, themed scare zones will transform park midways into immersive worlds of horror, where roaming monsters, elaborate sets, atmospheric effects and unexpected jump scares create an outdoor haunt experience unlike any other. As darkness falls, guests will encounter terrifying characters lurking throughout the parks, turning pathways into parts of the story. New for 2026, Six Flags Over Texas will debut Varnum's Traveling Pit Show of Oddities, a premium scare-zone experience that blends immersive horror, live entertainment and themed offerings in an all-new environment. Adding to the atmosphere, parks will feature a robust lineup of live entertainment, including Halloween-themed musical productions, monster bands, stunt performances, parades and nighttime spectaculars. The fear continues on world-class roller coasters and thrill rides as they take on a completely different personality after dark. Eerie lighting, dense fog, immersive soundscapes and the darkness of the night transform familiar attractions into unforgettable Halloween experiences.
