PortAventura World has announced the world’s first dark ride roller coaster based on the film Uncharted will open in mid-2023.
Based on the globe-trotting adventure in the film, the new attraction will offer visitors a thrilling and immersive experience in search of one of the world's greatest treasures.
The new €25m attraction will be located in the Far West themed land at PortAventura Park.
The most daring visitors will be able to enjoy nearly 700 meters of a vibrant ride on this exclusive dark ride roller coaster that reaches over 12 meters high in a unique enveloping space, 4,800 square meters and 16 meters high. This thrilling new ride promises to reveal dark and unexplored territories during an exhilarating expedition. To this end, the new attraction will feature a pre-show full of surprises and a journey of unexpected events in a totally immersive experience in search of the great treasure.
David Garcia, EVP and Managing Director of PortAventura World:
"We are excited about the announcement of this strategic agreement with a reference company in the entertainment industry like Sony Pictures. This alliance will allow us to be present at a global scale launching our first dark ride roller coaster and perfectly complement our offering. We are convinced that this new attraction with state-of-the art technology will be instrumental in creating great moments and memories for families and friends that come to spend their holidays and free time in our resort."
Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships and Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures Entertainment:
"The team at PortAventura World has designed a thrilling ride so that fans of the game and film can now step into Nate and Sully’s shoes and go on their own white-knuckle, treasure-hunting race."
Asad Qizilbash, Head of PlayStation Productions:
“Following the huge success of the Uncharted movie, we're excited to see this entertainment franchise further expand into new and exciting spaces."
With an investment in excess of 25 million euros, the project has been made possible thanks to a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures and its creation counts on the collaboration of the renowned design company Intamin Amusement Rides, and Sally Dark Rides, the leading international enterprise specialising in the development of dark rides and animatronics design.
