Overview
- Universal confirmed Sunday that the long‑running Horror Make‑Up Show will hold its final performances on May 12 before a temporary shutdown.
- A new version is slated to return later in 2026 with a mix of classic and modern horror properties and the same irreverent comedy tone, according to the park.
- Annual Passholders have a last‑chance perk with limited, first‑come reserved seating from May 4 through May 10 to see the current show.
- The show, staged since 1990 in the Pantages Theater, spotlights live practical effects with audience participation, though segments have grown dated with clips still tied to 2017’s The Mummy.
- An earlier January closure was delayed, and Universal has not detailed content changes or a firm reopening date, so specifics are expected closer to the relaunch.