Mega Movie Summer 2026

[Jerroddragon]

If it weren't for the coaster opening this summer then these Mega Movie Summer offerings would be an easy pass for me. But since I'll be there when Hollywood Drift opens, I'll also probably partake in some of these food and beverage offerings, too.

Yeah, this is by far the weakest Summer event I've seen at the major parks

Six Flags has more going on....Six Flags

I hope next year it can get a bigger budget and expand more, but I normally say USH is the king of events but this ain't it

 

[Jerroddragon]

Lol

USH just annouced the Jaws Characters are coming back to meet guests. I love this but no idea why it was not on the announcement.

 

[Brian G.]

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the return of Mega Movie Summer, bringing a slate of limited-time entertainment, themed food, merchandise, and experiences inspired by some of Universal’s biggest film franchises.

Universal Studios Hollywood announces return of Mega Movie Summer with Minions, The Odyssey, Fast & Furious, and More

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the return of Mega Movie Summer, bringing a slate of limited-time entertainment, themed food, merchandise, and experiences inspired by some of Universal’s biggest film franchises. The seasonal event will take place daily from June 13 through August 9, 2026,

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Freak]

I mean….they're opening up a brand new roller coaster so I think they’re justified in not offering much.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I mean….they're opening up a brand new roller coaster so I think they’re justified in not offering much.

So by that logic when DCA opens its new rides, then Disney is not being cheap by having nothing in the Hyperion or in the Fantasyland Theater.

 

[Brian G.]

So by that logic when DCA opens its new rides, then Disney is not being cheap by having nothing in the Hyperion or in the Fantasyland Theater.

No, what he's saying is FF is part of the offerings, but they haven't officially announced an opening date, so they're not pushing it hard right now. It's not like 2025's event was fully loaded, either. They replaced Dragon, Jurassic World, and Back to the Future with Odyssey, Minions, and the Fast & Furious franchise.

 

[Jwhee]

No, what he's saying is FF is part of the offerings, but they haven't officially announced an opening date, so they're not pushing it hard right now. It's not like 2025's event was fully loaded, either. They replaced Dragon, Jurassic World, and Back to the Future with Odyssey, Minions, and the Fast & Furious franchise.

And pretty sure at Jurassic most the additions they made for MMS ended up being permanent? (Additional AA’s) I do hope they bring back the splash down water cannons this summer

 

[Jerroddragon]

No, what he's saying is FF is part of the offerings, but they haven't officially announced an opening date, so they're not pushing it hard right now. It's not like 2025's event was fully loaded, either. They replaced Dragon, Jurassic World, and Back to the Future with Odyssey, Minions, and the Fast & Furious franchise.

We had the Castle show and Jurassic the ride got an upgrade plus the water canons

Along with similar offerings as last year but my point is also events grow. Fan Fest year 2 was bigger then year one

Mega Movie Summer 1
Jaws
Wicked
Harry Potter 3 Fantastic Beasts
BTTF
Jurassic New Dinosaur and Ride Upgrade (which also became mostly permanent in the park)

Mega Movie 2
Fast and Furious Photo Ops and Dance show
New Minions and Dance show
Wicked
Jaws (which wasn't even on the press release but Universal High Reported the characters will be back)
The Boat from the odyssey (honestly with this one, I would find it cool if they have the boat in a full falls lake...like make it look like the set on water and think it would be something unique)
The New Coaster

The New coaster was not included in this budget, like Mega Movie summer has a budget and the coaster should not be impacting that, because I doubt Grinchmas will have less then last year because of it and both HHN and Fan Fest will be getting proper budget

Its just disappointing seeing USH have the lowest offering this summer, if Knotts or Six Flags had a big ride coming out I just doubt they would have less summer entertainment, Same with Disney or Sea World most parks offer extra Summer entertainment to draw people but also help to manage crowds crowds

I just hope two things for next year they consider upgrading the budget to match the other parks in the area and second include Anime. It can be ONE anime but try it out in park, I think a Restaurant take over and meet and greet even to start would be something exciting and also draw guests to away from the rides

 

[Brian G.]

We had the Castle show and Jurassic the ride got an upgrade plus the water canons

Along with similar offerings as last year but my point is also events grow. Fan Fest year 2 was bigger then year one

Mega Movie Summer 1
Jaws
Wicked
Harry Potter 3 Fantastic Beasts
BTTF
Jurassic New Dinosaur and Ride Upgrade (which also became mostly permanent in the park)

Mega Movie 2
Fast and Furious Photo Ops and Dance show
New Minions and Dance show
Wicked
Jaws (which wasn't even on the press release but Universal High Reported the characters will be back)
The Boat from the odyssey (honestly with this one, I would find it cool if they have the boat in a full falls lake...like make it look like the set on water and think it would be something unique)
The New Coaster

The New coaster was not included in this budget, like Mega Movie summer has a budget and the coaster should not be impacting that, because I doubt Grinchmas will have less then last year because of it and both HHN and Fan Fest will be getting proper budget

Its just disappointing seeing USH have the lowest offering this summer, if Knotts or Six Flags had a big ride coming out I just doubt they would have less summer entertainment, Same with Disney or Sea World most parks offer extra Summer entertainment to draw people but also help to manage crowds crowds

I just hope two things for next year they consider upgrading the budget to match the other parks in the area and second include Anime. It can be ONE anime but try it out in park, I think a Restaurant take over and meet and greet even to start would be something exciting and also draw guests to away from the rides

Right because last year, Mega Movie Summer was the something new.

This year, it’s the coaster. You don’t want to overshadow that.

And even still, both years are a basically a push as far as offerings for a “free” event.

 

[ItsAtrap]

I heard Death Eaters at Harry Potter

 

[Jonathan]

The fact they’re adding two shows to the park for the summer is a win. Albeit street shows. A win is a win. As fans we ask for more entertainment and when we get it, it’s not enough. Entertainment adding F&F street dancers and the minion dance party is great!

 

[Jerroddragon]

I heard Death Eaters at Harry Potter

That would be a huge win

I assume more can be coming, considering they they didn’t talk about the jaws characters coming back

So fingers crossed

 

[Clive]

I heard Death Eaters at Harry Potter

Man, I hope so. It's been too long, and they were a great add during Horror Nights.

 

[ItsAtrap]

Now I've heard no Death Eaters for Mega Movie Summer. But for HHN...

Hard to figure out rumors.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Now I've heard no Death Eaters for Mega Movie Summer. But for HHN...

Hard to figure out rumors.

I mean....that will be cool for HHN

So hoping we get something extra for Potter this summer...the event is just lacking

Along with we hope Don from Fast and Furious meeting people...because there was no word on Fast and Furious meet and greet characters

 

[Jake S]

they’re opening a brand new roller coaster, what are we doing here?

 

[Brian G.]

they’re opening a brand new roller coaster, what are we doing here?

 

[Jerroddragon]

they’re opening a brand new roller coaster, what are we doing here?

I've used this example before so Avengers opens at DCA (even using a park that gets around the same amount of guests)

You think Disney will not have summer time entertainment as well?

If people think having basic summer entertainment like a LIVE band is asking for too much or things like the castle show and maybe a Nighttime version of a show in WW (Dreamworks theater could also be used for something at night)

Then cool but when Six Flags has more going on in the summer or Knotts, or Sea World and these parks get wayyyyy less guests

People can jump on when if you have examples of other parks doing this but as far as I've seen Disney, Six Flags, Lego land, Sea World have never let a new ride be the only thing new when its summertime. They still run a summer event and most have fireworks, live music and extra things going on along with a new attraction to get on

 

[Brian G.]

If people think having basic summer entertainment like a LIVE band is asking for too much or things like the castle show and maybe a Nighttime version of a show in WW (Dreamworks theater could also be used for something at night)

Then cool

The "then cool" argument is getting tiresome.

Every time you say "if you think that's enough, then cool," you're acting like the only reason someone could disagree is because they're okay with "less" but it's mostly that they just don't agree with your assessment.

Six Flags has more going on in the summer or Knotts, or Sea World and these parks get wayyyyy less guests

Go ahead and name what new attractions are opening this Summer at those 3 locations?

People can jump on when if you have examples of other parks doing this but as far as I've seen Disney, Six Flags, Lego land, Sea World have never let a new ride be the only thing new when its summertime. They still run a summer event and most have fireworks, live music and extra things going on along with a new attraction to get on

But that's not what's happening here. The new attraction isn't the only thing new. Mega Movie Summer itself is the summer event. You are more or less getting the same things as last year, just with new IPs + A NEW COASTER.