As the Universal Mega Movie Summer fires up, Universal Studios Hollywood is ready with a host of fun surprises and limited-time experiences celebrating 50 years of JAWS, 40 years of BACK TO THE FUTURE, and more fun fandoms including JURASSIC WORLD, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, and more.

Here’s everything we know about Universal Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

As construction moves ahead fast and furiously on the HOLLYWOOD DRIFT coaster, Universal kicked off their summer promo with a first look at one of the impressive new ride vehicles that will eventually be launching guests more than 70 miles per hour!

MORE INFO: FIRST LOOK: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride vehicles will hit 72 MPH

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Jurassic World celebrates REBIRTH

he latest star to make her debut at Jurassic World is here and now in celebration of the Universal Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood you can meet Dolores the Aquilops. The full grown pint-sized dino joins a roster of existing creatures from the JURASSIC franchise that fans can meet.

MORE INFO: GUIDE: Jurassic World–The Ride updates for Universal Mega Movie Summer

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Jaws Celebrates 50

The JAWS franchise celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and as part of the Universal Mega Movie Summer event, there is a lot going on at Universal Studios Hollywood to tempt you back into the waters. Aside from the return of the iconic hanging shark photo-op you can score some face to face time with characters from the film. Plus, you’ll find more surprises on the Studio Tour and discover new bites at the Hollywood & Dine location which has temporarily become the Amity Island Cafe.

MORE INFO: GUIDE: Everything JAWS for Universal Mega Movie Summer

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Back to the Future Celebrates 40

If you are ready to once again go BACK TO THE FUTURE, then it’s time to head to Universal Studios Hollywood for a bunch of fun opportunities as part of the of Universal Mega Movie Summer. Snap a photo with the Time Machine, meet and greet with characters from the film, and find plenty of merch and dining options, too.

MORE INFO: GUIDE: Everything Back to the Future at Universal Mega Movie Summer

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How to Train Your Dragon

HOW TO DRAIN YOUR DRAGON is ready to soar in theaters and for the Universal Mega Movie Summer you can find a few ways to celebrate the film at Universal Studios Hollywood. Aside from multiple photo-ops with Toothless statues, you’ll find costumes and props on display in addition to a selection of merch and dining options!

MORE INFO: GUIDE: Everything HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON at Universal Mega Movie Summer

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Wicked

Elphaba and Glinda became global icons on screen in WICKED and before they make their return to the theaters this year in WICKED: FOR GOOD, they’re ready to meet fans! You can meet and greet the iconic witches during Universal Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood.

MORE INFO: GUIDE: Elphaba and Glinda meet and greet during Universal Mega Movie Summer

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See it for Yourself

Universal Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood takes place daily from June 13 through Sunday, August 10, 2025.

MORE INFO:  See all MouseInfo coverage for Universal Mega Movie Summer

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