A Nightmare Come True: Robert Englund Gets His Hollywood Star on Halloween 2025

Robert Englund star

The King of Nightmares Shines on Hollywood Boulevard

Welcome to the dark side of Tinseltown, horror fiends! On October 31, 2025, the one and only Robert Englund—our beloved Freddy Krueger—will claw his way into history with his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At 11 a.m., under the spooky spell of Halloween, fans will swarm Hollywood Boulevard to celebrate the man who’s haunted our dreams for decades. And honestly, could there be a more perfect day for a horror legend to get his due?

Englund joins the 2025 class of honorees, alongside fellow horror titan John Carpenter, who nabbed his star back in April. This double dose of horror love has us screaming with excitement! Englund’s star is a nod to his iconic role as the razor-gloved dream stalker in A Nightmare on Elm Street, but it’s also a tribute to a career that’s slashed through over 150 roles, from Wishmaster to Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.

When the news first broke in June 2024, Robert Englund took to X with his signature charm: “Woke up this morning to discover I’m in great company in the Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2025. Just to hear my name mentioned alongside Jane Fonda and Prince makes my old heart go pit-a-pat!” We feel you, Robert—our hearts are going pit-a-pat too!

A Halloween Horror Extravaganza

Picture this: Hollywood Boulevard draped in October mist, jack-o’-lanterns flickering in shop windows, and fans rocking Freddy fedoras as they gather at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard. The ceremony kicks off at 11 a.m. on Halloween, and it’s set to be a scream. Expect heartfelt speeches, maybe a cheeky Freddy claw wave, and a crowd buzzing with love for the genre’s ultimate boogeyman. Englund’s star places him among horror royalty like Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, and Bela Lugosi, proving that horror isn’t just a niche—it’s a cultural force.

This isn’t just a win for Englund; it’s a victory for horror fans everywhere. The genre often gets snubbed by the mainstream, but seeing Freddy Krueger’s name etched in Hollywood cement? That’s a middle finger to anyone who calls horror “lowbrow.”Robert Englund charisma, from his chilling cackle to his warm convention hugs, has made him a horror hero for the ages. Whether you know him as Freddy or from his countless other roles, this moment is for us—the fans who live for the scare.

Join the Freddy Fandom Fest

Can’t make it to Hollywood? No worries—we’ve got you covered! Follow our blog for live updates, creepy-cool photos, and fan reactions straight from the event. We’ll also share how to catch highlights online, so keep your eyes peeled as Halloween creeps closer.

But we want you to be part of this! What’s your favorite Robert Englund moment? Is it Freddy’s iconic “Welcome to prime time!” kill in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors? His meta brilliance in Wes Craven’s New Nightmare? Or maybe a time you met him at a con and got that classic Englund grin? Drop a comment below or hit us up on X with #EnglundStar to share your story. We’re compiling a fan tribute to present at the ceremony, so let’s show Robert some love!

And because we’re extra, here’s a quick poll: What’s the most iconic Freddy Krueger kill?

• The waterbed scene (A Nightmare on Elm Street)

• Tina’s ceiling slaughter (A Nightmare on Elm Street)

• The puppet transformation (Dream Warriors)

• Other (tell us in the comments!)

Vote now and let’s see which nightmare reigns supreme!