Universal Studios Hollywood introduces Anime experiences from One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen to its Universal Fan Fest Nights roster.

Universal Studios Hollywood Announces New Event and Roller Coaster

Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up for an exciting year in 2025, with the announcement of a new event and the commencement of construction on a new roller coaster themed to the Fast & Furious film franchise.

The all-new event, Universal Fan Fest Nights, kicks off on April 25, 2025, and runs through May 18, 2025. This event is inspired by the successful Halloween Horror Nights and will feature themed foods, new merchandise, and collectibles. Guests can expect experiences inspired by anime series One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Star Trek: Picard's actual bridge set piece will be a major component of the Star Trek experience, while The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will offer new magical experiences. The event will also feature themed foods, new merchandise, and collectibles, although Universal Studios Hollywood has not yet shared any details about these offerings.

Universal Fan Fest Nights will offer guests the opportunity to experience select theme park attractions, including Jurassic World-The Ride, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attractions, Transformers: The Ride-3D, Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride, and The Simpsons Ride.

In addition to the new event, Universal Studios Hollywood is also building a new roller coaster themed to the Fast & Furious film franchise. This construction is part of Universal Studios Hollywood's ongoing efforts to elevate the guest experience. However, the studio has not provided any updates on its social media accounts or website regarding the new roller coaster or upcoming events.

Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025 is organised by Universal Studios itself, typically in collaboration with its entertainment divisions and partners responsible for fan engagement and live event production. Specific individual or company names behind this particular event are not publicly detailed in the available search results.

For those interested in attending Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram for updates and visit Universal Fan Fest Nights to sign up for event information.

Meanwhile, Universal Studios Hollywood is hiring more than 2,000 people, offering a range of full-time, part-time, seasonal, and professional positions.

The 2025 Halloween Horror Nights events are not related to Universal Fan Fest Nights, which took place earlier in the year. The 2025 Halloween Horror Nights lineup includes Poltergeist, The Purge stunt show, and Blumhouse Terror Tram, and will run from September 4 to November 2.

Universal Studios Hollywood has not announced any new attractions or experiences for any of its themed worlds in relation to the new construction or upcoming events, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, or SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.

As for the event dates for 2026, Universal Studios Hollywood is not offering any new information at this time. The event dates for 2025 are April 25-27, May 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18.