August 7, 2026, Beijing – “Scares” is set to break the bounds and take the celebration into an infinite new realm! Universal Beijing Resort today announced that its autumn seasonal event, Scares @ Universal, will return with thrilling upgrades from September 4 to November 1. In celebration of the resort’s 5th anniversary, an even grander, more diverse and more immersive infinitely thrilling party is set to make a spectacular arrival. As a space filled with celebratory sentiments that continues to deliver diverse IP experiences, Scares @ Universal will bring two hugely popular Chinese IPs, The Grave Robbers’ Chronicles and Identity V, into the theme park for the first time, joining beloved international IPs including the movies A Quiet Place and M3GAN to launch an unprecedented, immersive limited-time celebration beyond boundaries. Five immersive haunted mazes, four scare zones and an all-new Scaremony will come together as a limited-time celebration, inviting guests to explore beyond boundaries and unleash the excitement.
[Universal Beijing Resort Autumn Seasonal Event – "Scares @ Universal" Sets to Break the Bounds on September 4th]
IPs Making a Boundary-Breaking Scares @ Universal Debut as Five Haunted Mazes Arrive with Expanded “Scares”
The wait is over, and “Scares” breaks the bounds! Universal Beijing Resort joins hands with Nanpai Sanshu to bring The Grave Robbers’ Chronicles to life for the first time as a haunted maze that guests can immerse in a multisensory real world experience. Guests will step into Nanpai Sanshu’s fantastical world and follow in the footsteps of Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi, fighting to survive and make it out alive on their own terms as readers’ favorite story moments become reality before their eyes. In another first for seasonal event Scares @ Universal, Universal Beijing Resort explore game-IP collaborations, partnering with Identity V to let the mist of White Sand Street enter reality. The battle between “hunters” and “survivors” will unfold in haunted maze: Identity V–Escape from White Sand Street, where guests will follow the clues toward the truth.
[Brand New Haunted Maze: The Grave Robbers’ Chronicles]
[Brand New Haunted Maze: Identity V–Escape from White Sand Street]
In addition, haunted maze: A Quiet Place, inspired by the classic Hollywood thriller, will arrive in silence, as a challenge built around stillness quietly descends. Inside highly authentic scenes recreated from the movie, every sense will be heightened as guests immerse themselves in a post-apocalyptic world where danger waits around every corner. Furthermore, returning by popular demand, Universal Monsters Crypt and The House of Hua Pi, the latter inspired by Liao Zhai Zhi Yi, will also welcome guests back for another round of challenges. Scares @ Universal transcends the boundaries of time and geography, bringing together a diverse lineup of beloved IPs for a limited time, creating multi-sensory impact and inviting every guest to step into a one-of-a-kind story within the Infinite Universe.
[Brand New Haunted Maze: A Quiet Place]
Boundary-Breaking Celebrations Kick Off as Four Scare Zones Bring the Party to Life
The surprises continue as four scare zones at Scares @ Universal receive comprehensive upgrades, featuring spectacular live performances, high-energy dancing to the beat and all-new photo spots designed for striking content. Scare Zone: Mel’s Die In sweeps guests into a time warp outside Mel’s Diner, now freshly decked out. Scare Zone: M3GAN will take over the streets, and will perform their iconic dance. Scare Zone: Kill Cute Party returns as Emo Tu and Foxy Lady gather near the Majestic Theater, joined by special guest HamiKuma. Together, they present a “refusing to be cute” party, inviting guests to dance with abandon. In addition, the all-new Scaremony Underworld Uprising will make a powerful debut: as a portal cracks open amid the ruins, a mysterious arrival ceremony will lead guests into an after-dark spectacle, followed by the full presentation of Scare Zone: Underworld.
Whether arriving with close friends or teaming up with like-minded guests, Scares @ Universal welcomes everyone to express their own infinite possibilities, dress in the style they love and embark on a celebration that breaks away from the everyday. During Scares @ Universal, guests may dress up in accordance with the guest costume guidelines. Details will be available later through Universal Beijing Resort’s Official App, Alipay Mini-Program and WeChat Mini-Program.
During the 2026 Scares @ Universal event, nighttime experiences including themed performances and haunted mazes will be open for a limited time from Thursday through the following Monday each week. The experiences will not be available on September 17, October 1 and October 8, and will additionally be available on September 16, September 30, October 6 and October 28. For specific operating dates and times, guests may check the nighttime experience calendar through official channels including the Universal Beijing Resort Official App, Alipay Mini-Program and WeChat Mini-Program. Universal Beijing Resort would like to remind guests that Universal on Parade will be temporarily suspended from August 31 to November 6, 2026.
[Universal Beijing Resort's Autumn Seasonal Event - Scares @ Universal Event Calendar]
In addition, this autumn, the much-loved “Death Eaters™ Takeover” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ will return to Universal Beijing Resort, inviting guests to experience the darker side of magic in Hogsmeade.
A Full Lineup of One-Stop Entertainment Experiences Arrives for Limited-Time Autumn Gatherings
As a one-stop themed resort destination, Universal Beijing Resort will launch autumn seasonal exclusive food and beverage offerings, plus IP-themed merchandise. The “Ugly – Cute Pie”, which became a social media hit last year, will make its return, inviting guests to taste this chef-crafted, one-of-a-kind “abstract” flavor. Along with the arrival of the Kill Cute Party comes the refreshed debut of limited-edition merchandise featuring the Emo Tu, Foxy Lady and HamiKuma. Limited-edition merchandise inspired by multiple IPs are also ready for guests: The Grave Robbers’ Chronicles Themed Fridge Magnet blends classic design elements from the “Qi Xing Lu Wang Gong” and “Nu Hai Qian Sha”; The Grave Robbers’ Chronicles Character Badge Set brings together iconic characters, with each badge carrying an exclusive memory so Daomi fans can keep Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi close at every moment. Meanwhile, a rich selection of Identity V–Escape from White Sand Street themed merchandise will also be available, including character plush pendants, blind-box button badges, and character headbands.
The Universal Studios Grand Hotel and NUO Resort Hotel will introduce upgraded experience packages, giving guests more time to immerse in the ultimate thrills of Scares @ Universal. In addition, guests who purchase designated-date Universal Studios Beijing tickets starting August 20, 2026, can enjoy an early bird special. More ticketing products, including Universal Studios Beijing Evening Tickets, will be introduced in phases, so please stay tuned. The five haunted mazes will operate from 17:00 to 22:00 daily (queue cut) on Scares @ Universal nighttime experience opening days. No online reservation or separate ticket is required; guests may simply join the queue on site for direct entry.
Haunted mazes and Scares @ Universal nighttime experiences include intense scenes and effects and are not recommended for minors under the age of 13. Guests under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult to experience them. Parents are advised to use careful discretion when deciding whether minors should participate. For more information on precautions, theme park entry guidelines, guest costume guidelines, safety tips and viewing guidelines, guests can check the Universal Beijing Resort Official App, Alipay Mini-Program or WeChat Mini-Program.
In the Infinite Universe, there is never only one way to express yourself. Guests can laugh freely under the sun and scream without limits after dark. This autumn, Universal Beijing Resort will continue to offer diverse IP experiences, joining guests in exploring the Infinite Universe beyond the everyday. Haunted mazes that travel through different parallel worlds invite guests to break the bounds and step into the story, while scare zones in diverse styles let them move seamlessly between different forms of celebration. Universal Beijing Resort invites every guest to express themselves fully, celebrate the joy of the 5th anniversary and experience the boundary-breaking release of Scares @ Universal as they discover infinite possibilities of their own.
