Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist Movie Delayed, Fans Will Wait Longer for Horror Masterpiece

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Film director Mike Flanagan, known for creating chilling horror movies and series like “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Doctor Sleep,” “Midnight Mass,” and “The Fall of the House of Usher,” has given an update on the production of his new adaptation of the 1973 classic, “The Exorcist.” Given Flanagan’s reputation as a horror expert, this upcoming movie is generating quite a buzz among horror fans.

In response to a question on Tumblr, Flanagan disclosed that the production of his “Exorcist” movie hasn’t begun yet. At present, after finishing an adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Life of Chuck,” Flanagan is busy adapting another King novel, “Carrie,” into a series for Amazon Prime Video. Contrary to earlier plans, the Exorcist movie won’t be ready for its March 13, 2026 premiere. However, Flanagan assured his fans that there’s no cause for concern, as the “Exorcist” film is still in development and progressing well.

What This Means For Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist Movie

Fans May Have To Wait Another Year For Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist Film

Enthusiasts of Flanagan and “The Exorcist” might be disheartened to learn they’ll need to wait a while longer before the director’s reboot reaches the big screen. It remains unclear how far along Flanagan is in the production process for “Carrie,” as he has only recently begun announcing the show’s cast. If Flanagan decides to move directly into filming his “Exorcist” movie after “Carrie,” it seems more probable that we’ll see the premiere of “Carrie” around 2027.

It’s good news that the director has already suggested he has a well-planned story for his Exorcist movie, implying filming won’t take too long. Previously, Flanagan hinted his Exorcist movie would be an original and contemporary twist on the classic film. Moreover, when discussing his Exorcist project, Flanagan promised it would surpass all other films he’s made in terms of scare factor, given his past works like Hush, Doctor Sleep, Gerald’s Game, and Ouija: Origin of Evil. This statement adds to the anticipation for his Exorcist movie, suggesting that it could be even more thrilling than we might expect, making the wait worthwhile.

Our Take On The Delay Of Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist Movie

Flanagan Should Take All The Time He Needs To Make His Exorcist Movie Right

It’s thrilling to think about Flanagan helming an Exorcist movie, but it’s not unexpected that its release will take more time than initially expected. Since the announcement of the Exorcist film in 2024, there’s been little news regarding its production. Additionally, he’s been preoccupied with filming Carrie and The Life of Chuck, and also dedicating time to the development of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower novels into a large-scale TV series.

Given Flanagan’s current workload, it seemed rather improbable that his Exorcist movie would be finished by March 2026. Nevertheless, if additional time is required to ensure both his Exorcist film and Carrie series are as chilling and outstanding as they can be, he should definitely take the necessary time for both projects.

I’d advocate for a bit more space between Flanagan’s film and 2023’s “The Exorcist: Believer,” which is another contemporary reimagining of the original “Exorcist” movie. Given that the latter didn’t fare so well in cinemas, delaying the release of another “Exorcist” film could make Flanagan’s movie seem significantly fresher and more thrilling to viewers.

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2025-06-03 02:59