Back Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular French Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular Italian ウォーターワールド (アトラクション) Japanese 워터월드: 어 라이브 시 워 스펙터큘러 Korean Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular Dutch
| WaterWorld | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Universal Studios Hollywood | |
| Area | Upper Lot |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | October 21, 1995 April 2017 (2nd Opening) |
| Replaced | Miami Vice Action Spectacular Spectrablast |
| Universal Studios Japan | |
| Area | WaterWorld |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 31, 2001 June 1, 2018 (2nd Opening) |
| Universal Studios Singapore | |
| Area | The Lost World |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 18, 2010 |
| Universal Studios Beijing | |
| Name | WaterWorld Stunt Show |
| Area | Waterworld |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | September 20, 2021 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Water Stunt Show |
| Theme | Waterworld |
| Duration | 20 minutes |
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WaterWorld, also known as WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular, is a stunt show attraction based on the 1995 film Waterworld found at Universal Studios Hollywood (1995), Universal Studios Japan (2001), Universal Studios Singapore (2010) and Universal Studios Beijing (2021). The original attraction opened at the same time as the film.[1] Although the film was considered a critical and financial disappointment, the show was highly praised, winning a 1996 Thea Award from the Themed Entertainment Association. The classic attraction remains highly rated by park guests.[2]
Adapted by Ben Hurst, the attraction's story occurs after the events of the movie, beginning with Helen's return from "Dryland" to get her friends from the "Atoll". The show includes the characters Helen, the Deacon, and the Mariner, as well as several "Atollers" and "Smokers". The show is 16 minutes long and includes stunts on water, land, and overhead, supported by many pyrotechnic, flame, water, and other special effects, including the explosive crash landing of the seaplane.[3][4] The stunt show's unique soundtrack was crafted from snips from the movie score.[5]
The seating is in three sections of arena seating. The first five rows of seats are the "Soak Zones", which are the target of splashes from the Jet Skis and various wet special effects.
On April 18, 2024, following the announcement, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that the Hollywood version of the live show will feature a new limited time pre-show, The Fall Guy: Stuntacular Pre-Show from April 27 to May 19, 2024, inspired by the 1980s TV series and a new film of the same name about stunt performers starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The Universal Studios Japan version of the live show has hosted a One Piece based show known as the One Piece Premier Show for the park's annual One Piece Premier Summer seasonal event since 2007.
- ^ Wharton, David (October 12, 1995). "Wet, Wild Saga Continues for 'Waterworld'. Universal Studios to Unveil Stunt Show Based on the Film". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
- ^ "Waterworld". Inside Universal. Archived from the original on October 7, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
- ^ "Universal Studios Hollywood's 'Waterworld – A Live Sea War Spectacular' Brings Blockbuster Movie Surging to Life" (Press release). Universal Studios. June 14, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
- ^ Cashill, Robert (April 1, 1996), "Waterworld Live", TCI, retrieved January 9, 2010
- ^ "WaterWorld: A Live Sea Spectacular". theStudioTour.com. 2006. Retrieved January 9, 2009.