Flanagan’s Exorcist Film to Haunt Theaters in March 2026

Mike Flanagan's highly-anticipated reimagining of "The Exorcist" is slated for release on March 13, 2026, coinciding with Friday the 13th, a date fittingly eerie for its subject matter. Universal Pictures' announcement confirms that the film will have little competition during its release window, making it a focal event for horror fans. Known for his work on "Doctor Sleep" and "The Haunting of Hill House", Flanagan's new take on "The Exorcist" follows last year's critically and commercially disappointing "The Exorcist: Believer". Despite mixed reviews and lower-than-expected earnings, Blumhouse Productions is doubling down on revitalizing the horror classic with Flanagan at the helm, though this film will not be a direct sequel to "Believer".

The new "The Exorcist" movie directed by Mike Flanagan will be released on March 13, 2026.

The original "The Exorcist" film, released in 1973, is a landmark in the horror genre. Directed by William Friedkin and based on the novel by William Peter Blatty, the film tells the harrowing story of a young girl possessed by a demonic entity and the desperate attempts by her mother and two priests to save her. Its success spawned multiple sequels and prequels, but none have matched the cultural impact of the original. Flanagan’s new film aims to bring a fresh vision to a franchise that has both terrified and fascinated audiences for decades.