Spirit Halloween is preparing for the 2026 season by hiring a large number of workers, with some reports indicating 52,000 seasonal jobs will be available. The company is also opening new locations in various areas, including Clarksburg, Deptford, Cherry Hill, and Mount Laurel, among others. Additionally, Spirit Halloween has unveiled new animatronic products, including a life-size Freddy Fazbear animatronic, ahead of the upcoming season.