Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, announced its ambitious Halloween attraction lineup, introducing a collection of globally recognized horror franchises, blockbuster entertainment brands and immersive original experiences for the 2026 Halloween season.
Six Flags is elevating the fear factor in 2026 with 11 new haunted mazes inspired by recognizable names in gaming, film and horror entertainment. New additions include Diablo®, Jason Universe™, Final Destination™ and The Blair Witch Project®, joining returning offerings 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. Coast to coast, Six Flags parks will offer a total of 448 Halloween-themed experiences 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 arobust collections of licensed horror intellectual properties, delivering deeper storytelling, cinematic environments, iconic characters and scares designed for thrill-seekers and horror fans alike.
“We’re taking Halloween to an entirely new level in 2026,” said Kelly Daugherty, Six Flags’ director of entertainment. “With legendary horror franchises, immersive haunted attractions, expanded scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime ride experiences, we’re delivering our most intense and most complete Halloween lineup ever. Guests won’t just watch these stories unfold—they’ll step inside them.”
New for 2026: Franchises bring new nightmares to life
JASON: Blood Reign – SCarowinds, Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt, Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest
Discover the secrets lurking in the trees and retrace the blood-soaked events that made Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th the most feared slasher ever.
“It’s incredible to see how fans’ appetite for Jason Voorhees keeps growing,” said Robbie Barsamian, executive vice president at Horror, Inc. “Partnering with Six Flags for Blood Reign lets us deliver the iconic slasher straight to our community on an immersive scale.”
Final Destination: Death’s Playground – Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure & Six Flags Magic Mountain
Enter your Final Destination, a haunted maze where death itself is the antagonist, and where a sudden premonition reveals a chain of catastrophic events just moments before they occur. Watch your step, because death isn’t random — it’s calculated — and you’ve unknowingly disrupted a design already set in motion. Based off New Line Cinema’s Final Destination franchise.
Blair Witch: No Signal – Six Flags Great America’s Fright Fest, Dorney Park’s Halloween Haunt
Step into the legend of The Blair Witch Project and venture deep into the mysteries of the Black Hills Forest. In near-total darkness, you’ll navigate environments inspired by the world of the franchise, including winding trails, abandoned camps, eerie ritual sites, and the infamous Rustin Parr House as the forest itself seems to close in.
DIABLO: The Infernal Path – Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt, Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends
Step into Blizzard Entertainment’s legendary Diablo franchise and enter a dark gothic world consumed by Evil. Face Diablo, Lilith, Mephisto and Baal as you journey through cursed cathedrals, ancient rituals and unspeakable horrors. Every step along Diablo: The Infernal Path pulls you deeper into the nightmare.
Fan-favorite horror brands return in 2026
Following strong guest demand, Six Flags is bringing back several of its most popular horror franchise experiences across the portfolio.
The Conjuring: Beyond Fear – Canada’s Wonderland’s Halloween Haunt, SCarowinds, Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends, Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt
Dare to step into The Conjuring: Beyond Fear — an immersive terror experience where guests take on the role of paranormal investigator. Encounter malevolent entities of New Line Cinema’s The Conjuring Universe, including the infamous Annabelle, and lock away cursed artifacts before sinister forces consume the living realm.
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
Based on New Line Cinema’s iconic horror franchise: enter the Warrens’ occult museum where cursed artifacts awaken ancient evil. Face Annabelle’s malevolent stare, flee the Nun’s unholy presence, and survive the Perron farmhouse’s demonic forces.
SAW: Legacy of Terror – Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Over Georgia & Six Flags Over Texas
Plunge into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind as guests traverse iconic scenes inspired by the SAW films.
The Strangers: No Escape – Six Flags Over Texas’ Fright Fest
Embrace the fear within The Strangers: No Escape as guests are terrorized with no mercy and no motive. Inspired by the films The Strangers: Chapters 1 & 2, iconic masked figures lurk in the shadows and engage in the ultimate hunt at Six Flags Over Texas.
Trick ‘r Treat – Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest
Based on Legendary Entertainment’s darkly comic Halloween classic: learn the season’s rules within this twisted Candy Trail nightmare where tricks outnumber treats.
Army of the Dead – Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest
Based on the infernal Netflix film, Las Vegas is sealed behind walls of steel and death, and hordes of zombies prowl within. The once-great city of casinos and neon-lit streets is now a quarantine zone, and you’re trapped inside.
Beyond the mazes: A complete Halloween experience
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. As darkness falls, guests will encounter terrifying characters lurking throughout the parks. 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. Together, these experiences create a soundtrack for the season and extend the thrills beyond the haunted mazes.
The fear continues on 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 Halloween experiences.
Scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime ride experiences are included with admission, giving guests more ways than ever to experience Halloween at Six Flags parks.
Family-friendly fall fun by day
Before the scares begin each evening, families can enjoy a full lineup of 141 daytime seasonal events and activities designed for guests of all ages.
Across participating parks, families will find kid-friendly Halloween experiences featuring trick-or-treat opportunities, pumpkin-themed activities, interactive entertainment and festive fall traditions. The atmosphere remains playful and family-focused throughout the day before transforming into a world of thrills and chills after sunset.
Popular offerings include:
- Kids Boo Fest, Tricks and Treats, and Camp Spooky featuring family-friendly Halloween fun, seasonal activities and interactive entertainment.
- Oktoberfest presented by Cash App, celebrating the season with festive food, specialty beverages and lively entertainment.
Each participating park will celebrate the season in its own unique way, with event details available on individual park websites. Daytime fall activities are included with park admission.
