Denji’s bloodthirsty rampage comes to life in an exclusive anime horror experience that’s not for the faint of heart
Halloween just got a whole lot more terrifying – and infinitely more chaotic. Universal Studios Hollywood is revving up their chainsaws for what might be the most brutal addition to Halloween Horror Nights yet: Chainsaw Man: The Chaos, an original anime horror short that promises to leave audiences drowning in screams and gore.
A Devil-Slaying Spectacle Like No Other
Forget everything you think you know about theme park entertainment. This isn’t your typical family-friendly Universal experience. Set to debut this September within the DreamWorks Theatre, this exclusive short film transforms Tatsuki Fujimoto’s beloved manga into a visceral nightmare that honors the source material’s uncompromising brutality.
The premise? Pure, unadulterated mayhem. Our chainsaw-wielding anti-hero Denji finds himself face-to-face with the Halloween Horror Nights Devil and his undead army. What follows is exactly what Chainsaw Man fans have been craving: an “extreme showdown” where chainsaws meet flesh, and survival becomes the ultimate prize.
More Than Just Fan Service
What makes this collaboration particularly exciting is how it captures the essence of what made MAPPA’s 2022 anime adaptation so compelling. The show earned a stellar 9/10 from IGN’s Rafael Motamayor, who praised its “stunning and brutal action, gallows humor, incredibly bleak story, and endearing protagonist.” This exclusive short promises to deliver that same intoxicating blend of horror and dark comedy that sets Chainsaw Man apart from typical shonen fare.
The timing couldn’t be more perfect. As fans eagerly anticipate Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc hitting US theaters on October 29, 2025, this Halloween Horror Nights experience serves as the perfect appetizer for the main course. Director Tatsuya Yoshihara and writer Hiroshi Seko are returning to helm the film, ensuring continuity with the beloved anime series.
Mark Your Calendars for Carnage
Halloween Horror Nights kicks off Thursday, September 4, and runs select nights through Sunday, November 2, 2025. For Chainsaw Man devotees and horror enthusiasts alike, this represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Denji’s devil-hunting prowess in an entirely new medium.
Will you dare to enter the chaos? Or will you become another victim in the Halloween Horror Nights Devil’s growing collection? Either way, Universal Studios Hollywood is about to become ground zero for the most blood-soaked anime experience ever conceived.
The chainsaws are warming up. Are you ready to face the devil?
