Universal’s Dark Universe Will Return From The Dead In An Unexpected Place

With the Dark Universe label returning for the Epic Universe park, fans might be wondering if it’s finally time for the interconnected cinematic franchise that never was to return. The short answer to that question, however, is no. The studio has remained adamant recently that it has no intentions of starting up such a universe of nostalgic horror films.

The question came up most recently about Abigail, a remake of the 1936 film «Dracula’s Daughter» starring Melissa Barrera currently slated for release on April 19, 2024. In official statements regarding the film, Universal has reiterated that it is a standalone story, similar to other recent releases like «Renfield» and «The Last Voyage of the Demeter.» Presumably, NBCUniversal will continue to produce new versions of old horror classics from the vault, but we’re still not building up to any kind of «Avengers»-style team-up movie. Given how much the MCU has struggled in recent years, that might be a smart call.

Still, the Dark Universe section of the Epic Universe park could be a fun place for die-hard fans of the Universal movie monster roster to explore. The park’s attractions will involve a gender-bent character named Victoria Frankenstein and will likely pull from all eras and versions of the studio’s beloved horror history.