Get Ready to Survive a Post-Apocalyptic Nightmare at Universal's Newest Haunted House

Universal Studios has announced the creation of a thrilling haunted house inspired by The Last of Us, a renowned video game series that has now been adapted into a successful HBO show. This exciting attraction is set to be a highlight of Universal Studios' annual Halloween Horror Nights event. The Last of Us originally launched on the PlayStation 3 in 2013 and later received a PC port in 2023. This post-apocalyptic third-person action game was a huge hit with both fans and critics alike, and its sequel, The Last of Us Part 2, caused much controversy upon its release in 2020. The 2023 HBO adaptation of the first game, which starred Pedro Pascal from The Mandalorian, was a worldwide success. Universal's Halloween Horror Nights began in 1991 and has since become an annual tradition, with Universal's parks transformed into a spooky Halloween-themed wonderland, featuring haunted houses and scare experiences inspired by iconic franchises such as Halloween and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Universal has announced that The Last of Us will be featured in its annual Halloween event, with a haunted house set in the Pittsburgh Quarantine Zone. Visitors will navigate through terrifying hallways and tunnels filled with mutated monsters from the game, including Clickers, Stalkers, and Runners. Fans of the series will also encounter Joel and Ellie as they try to escape both the infected and a group of humans called The Hunters. Neil Druckmann, the creator of The Last of Us, expressed his excitement over the inclusion of the franchise in this year's Halloween Horror Nights, where it will operate on select nights from September 1 to October 31 in both Hollywood and Orlando.

Naughty Dog, the developer of the critically acclaimed video game series The Last of Us, has confirmed that it is currently working on a new single-player game. While some speculate that this game may be The Last of Us Part 3, no official announcement has been made. The second season of the HBO adaptation is scheduled for release in 2025, though this timeline may be impacted by the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. Despite this uncertainty, the show's third episode, "Long, Long Time," has received high praise from both fans and critics alike. In fact, it even caught the attention of legendary director Steven Spielberg, who wrote a letter to series co-creator Craig Mazin to commend him on his work.