Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist Movie Delayed Again, Fans Disappointed

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Summary

  • Mike Flanagan’s horror movie “The Exorcist” won’t meet its scheduled release date next year due to scheduling issues.
  • Flanagan assures fans that the delay is nothing to worry about & emphasizes his adaptation won’t be a remake or sequel.
  • While fans wait for “The Exorcist,” they can watch “The Exorcist: Believer,” a direct sequel to the original horror film.

Supporters of Mike Flanagan recognize his current workload, which includes “The Life of Chuck” hitting theaters on June 6, adapting Stephen King’s “Carrie” for Prime Video, and working on “The Dark Tower” adaptation. However, despite Flanagan’s exceptional talent and dedication, there are only so many projects he can handle at once, leaving minimal capacity for additional tasks. This seems to be the situation with his horror movie “The Exorcist,” as it appears it won’t make its planned release date next year.

Apart from being widely acclaimed for movies such as “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Midnight Mass,” and “Doctor Sleep,” Flanagan is known for his transparency about the triumphs and challenges associated with his projects, a trait that has endeared him to fans over time. Lately, Flanagan disclosed the laborious process of finding the lead actress for his “Carrie” remake, explaining that they auditioned no less than 1,800 candidates before discovering Summer H. Howell in the role. Last year in November, the esteemed director hinted at having a potential cast member in mind for “The Dark Tower” adaptation, choosing to keep this information under wraps until the perfect moment presented itself due to his openness about previous projects.

Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist Won’t Make Its March 2026 Release Date

Mike Flanagan has announced a change in the release date for his upcoming film adaptation of “The Exorcist,” which will no longer be released in March 2026. The update was shared on Tumblr by Flanagan himself, who explained that he is currently focusing on completing his TV series adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “Carrie” for Amazon MGM Studios. Since the production of “Carrie” has taken priority, it will be finished before work begins on “The Exorcist.” Flanagan emphasized that the delay in the release of “The Exorcist” is not cause for concern and reassured fans that the film is still planned to be made.

It appears Universal Pictures has taken The Exorcist off its 2026 release schedule, opting instead for a mystery project from Blumhouse. This might cause some uncertainty for Mike Flanagan regarding the release date of his adaptation, as the original 1974 film directed by William Friedkin greatly influenced his career. Given that The Exorcist is such a renowned classic, it’s sensible to avoid rushing its release. Flanagan has previously assured fans that his version won’t be a remake or sequel but rather a fresh take on the story. As he put it, “There’s no point in remaking it. There’s no point in trying to do that story again or better than the way it was done. So you have to do something new.

Although Flanagan’s version of The Exorcist won’t meet its release date and will be available sometime after March 2026, fans can still enjoy The Exorcist: Believer, which is currently streaming on Prime Video.

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2025-06-05 12:34