"Director offers disheartening update on the forthcoming 'The Exorcist' sequel"
Catch up, Exorcist fans! Some exciting news about the upcoming reinvention of the classic horror film, The Exorcist, is on the horizon! But first, a little hiccup for all you rabid enthusiasts.
If you've been eagerly waiting for the new flick since this collaborative project between Universal Pictures and Blumhouse was announced last year, you'll want to sit tight for a bit longer. The knight-in-shining-armor behind the camera for this horrifying masterpiece – none other than Mike Flanagan, director of the chilling Netflix hits like The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor – has spilled the beans about a slight delay.
You see, dear fans, it turns out that our master of haunting suspense has a little more jovial, red-haired demoness to tackle first. Yes, I'm talking about his current eight-episode series, Carrie, for Amazon Prime. As of right now, he's got that little project occupied, and quite keen on finishing it before delving into the depths of Pazuzu with The Exorcist.
Recently, The One True Internet^{TM} has been burning with curiosity about the new movie's scheduled March 2026 release, which Flanagan himself has now quashed. In a recent peephole into the director's life, he set things straight: "Fear not, faithful fans! Production hasn't started yet, and [we] need to finish CARRIE first. No way it's coming out next March. Nothing to worry about though."
But fret not, mortals, as the studios will be sharing the new release date soon, promising more demon-infested delights for all us horrornados out there. In the interim, make sure to clear some space on your hard drives or streaming queues, because a fresh take on The Exorcist is only a moment away – or so we hope!
In the light of Mike Flanagan's current commitment to the eight-episode series, Carrie, for Amazon Prime, the anticipated release of the new Exorcist movie has been pushed back from March 2026. Despite the delay, Netflix fans need not worry as the studios will be sharing the new release date soon, keeping the wait for more horrifying delights alive. In the meantime, be prepared to carve out some space for the upcoming reinvention of The Exorcist on your streaming services.
