Halloween Horror Nights 2025 (USH) - Speculation & Rumors

[Wishmaster]

In regards to a previous post about WB IPs, I think it is being underestimated about the business between Six Flags and WB.

 

[HHNIcon]

In regards to a previous post about WB IPs, I think it is being underestimated about the business between Six Flags and WB.

WB doesn’t exclusively work with six flags. WB works with whoever pays them more

 

[saint.piss]

Terrifer may have been mainstream now, but it's very unlikely it will appear next year given that Universal already has most of the rumored popular IPs lined up, such as M3GAN, the original Orlando house, F13th, and several others.

??? Literally you're just listing rumors as if they're official/confirmed

 

[Paulio]

??? Literally you're just listing rumors as if they're official/confirmed

That's like what this thread is: rumors and speculations. I may be right or wrong, but the rumored lineup for HHN 2025 doesn't indicate that Terrifer might show up next year.

 

[chris.g]

I would love Nosferatu. Murdy is a huge fan of the Vampire, and A24 is trying to hit the mainstream. That said…. Eggers man. He seems tough and very protective of his ideas.

 

[saint.piss]

That's like what this thread is: rumors and speculations. I may be right or wrong, but the rumored lineup for HHN 2025 doesn't indicate that Terrifer might show up next year.

The speculation season literally just started...

 

[Paulio]

The speculation season literally just started...

What makes u think Terrifer will appear next year?

 

[Clive]

That's like what this thread is: rumors and speculations. I may be right or wrong, but the rumored lineup for HHN 2025 doesn't indicate that Terrifer might show up next year.

What rumored lineup? I wasn't aware we'd collectively decided one or that it's already floating around in the halls of management. Show your work.

 

[Paulio]

What rumored lineup? I wasn't aware we'd collectively decided one or that it's already floating around in the halls of management. Show your work.

I'm just saying rumors based on the likely lines ups and what others here are saying. I didn't say they were confirmed or anything like that. I don't think it's controversial to say that Terrifer might not appear next year.

 

[Clive]

I'm just saying rumors based on the likely lines ups and what others here are saying. I didn't say they were confirmed or anything like that. I don't think it's controversial to say that Terrifer might not appear next year.

You're walking back what you said.

I may be right or wrong, but the rumored lineup for HHN 2025 doesn't indicate that Terrifer might show up next year.

This suggests you believe there is a rumored lineup of some kind that has some level of weight or that we know with confidence that Universal has locked some IPs. The truth is there isn't, really, at this stage. (The people who really know something at this point aren't saying.)

Most of us are making educated guesses based on what's current, event precedent, and other known factors (like who owns what). Terrifier is literally being discussed as something that is very current and potentially available. Before, I've dismissed this IP, but it's clear it's broken into the mainstream, so I wouldn't be surprised if someone (whether it's Universal or Six Flags or someone else entirely) goes for it.

All this to say: If you're going to make a bold, definitive claim, such as "Terrifier isn't part of the rumored lineup," you need to show your work.

 

[Paulio]

You're walking back what you said.

I may be right or wrong, but the rumored lineup for HHN 2025 doesn't indicate that Terrifer might show up next year.

This suggests you believe there is a rumored lineup of some kind that has some level of weight or that we know with confidence that Universal has locked some IPs. The truth is there isn't, really, at this stage. (The people who really know something at this point aren't saying.)

Most of us are making educated guesses based on what's current, event precedent, and other known factors (like who owns what). Terrifier is literally being discussed as something that is very current and potentially available. Before, I've dismissed this IP, but it's clear it's broken into the mainstream, so I wouldn't be surprised if someone (whether it's Universal or Six Flags or someone else entirely) goes for it.

All this to say: If you're going to make a bold, definitive claim, such as "Terrifier isn't part of the rumored lineup," you need to show your work.

I don't deny that Universal or any other company might go for Terrifer, but I just don't think Terrifer will appear next year (and several others here opinioned too), any more than saying Scream might not appear for HHN 2025 or any time in the future due to the complexity of the rights involved.

 

[chris.g]

I should post my actual initial suspected lineup:

- The Last of Us
- Latin American Original (Dolls? Duendes?)
- Blumhouse… either Solo or Compilation (M3GAN, Black Phone, etc.)
- Original House (Orlando Transfer please)
- Horror Icon (Ideally Kreuger, seems like it might be Vorhees)
- Modern IP (I think Smile might be a good candidate…)
- Universal Classic IP (outside of the Universal Monsters, maybe even Chucky again)
- Scare Zone turned Original

 

[Clive]

I don't deny that Universal or any other company might go for Terrifer, but I just don't think Terrifer will appear next year (and several others here opinioned too), any more than saying Scream might not appear for HHN 2025 or any time in the future due to the complexity of the rights involved.

And it's totally okay to express that opinion and prediction. The issue here was you kept dismissing the possibility by referencing some kind of rumored lineup that doesn't currently exist in any meaningful form. By all means, make your case, but try to provide compelling arguments -- it's what makes speculation at this stage productive. Your referencing the rights issues with Scream is a good example. In this other case, I'd say it's fair to acknowledge that Terrifier may be considered too extreme or that the IP holders won't want to water down the gore to a level that Universal can stomach.

 

[Paulio]

And it's totally okay to express that opinion and prediction. The issue here was you kept dismissing the possibility by referencing some kind of rumored lineup that doesn't currently exist in any meaningful form. By all means, make your case, but try to provide compelling arguments -- it's what makes speculation at this stage productive. Your referencing the rights issues with Scream is a good example. In this other case, I'd say it's fair to acknowledge that Terrifier may be considered too extreme or that the IP holders won't want to water down the gore to a level that Universal can stomach.

Yes, and I apologize for that. I only meant to express opinions and predictions about what might occur in 2025, not what was actually going to happen in 2025 (which I've done unintentionally). As for Terrifer, yes, I have to agree with you there, but the gore will probably stay the same as before since we're all used to it.

 

[HHNIcon]

I should post my actual initial suspected lineup:

- The Last of Us
- Latin American Original (Dolls? Duendes?)
- Blumhouse… either Solo or Compilation (M3GAN, Black Phone, etc.)
- Original House (Orlando Transfer please)
- Horror Icon (Ideally Kreuger, seems like it might be Vorhees)
- Modern IP (I think Smile might be a good candidate…)
- Universal Classic IP (outside of the Universal Monsters, maybe even Chucky again)
- Scare Zone turned Original

Would Beetlejuice count as a classic IP? I know it’s not technically Universal but the IP has long standing history with Universal