Mike Flanagan directed ‘The Exorcist’ to release on March 2026

Mike Flanagan is a visionary director who has carved his own space in the sphere of horror. He is a master at creating tense atmospheres, heart wrenching stories and nail biting scares. (Image via x)

‘The ‘Exorcist’ universe will get another instalment all thanks to the ‘Doctor Sleep’ and ‘Midnight Mass’ director Mike Flanagan.

The ‘Haunting of Hill House’ director will write, direct and produce the new instalment that is being described as a “radical new take” on ‘The Exorcist’ for production house Blumhouse and Morgan Creek. Universal has announced that the untitled instalment will hit theatres on March 13, 2026.

“’The Exorcist’ is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it is an honor to have the chance to try something fresh, bold, and terrifying within its universe. Reuniting with my friends at Blumhouse, with whom I’ve made some of my favourite pieces of work, only makes this more exciting,” Flanagan stated.

Flanagan’s interpretation of the franchise is not a sequel to David Gordon Green’s ‘The Exorcist: Believer.’ Initially, the film was supposed to be the first of a trilogy with a sequel ‘The Exorcist: Deceiver' scheduled to hit theatres in 2025. But Green exited the franchise after ‘Believer’ underperformed with critics even though it grossed $137 million globally.

“Mike’s voice and vision are indispensable for horror fans and we are excited to welcome him back to Blumhouse. I immediately responded to Mike’s new take on the world of ‘The Exorcist’ and can’t wait for audiences to experience it,” Blumhouse founder and CEO Jason Blum said on Mike Flanagan.

Chairman and CEO of Morgan Creek, David Robinson added, “It’s an honor to be working with Mike. I think his vision for this franchise is going to stun audiences worldwide, and I could not be more excited to be working with him, Trevor, Jason and the entire Blumhouse team.”

Mike Flanagan is a visionary director who has carved his own space in the sphere of horror. He is a master at creating tense atmospheres, heart wrenching stories and nail biting scares. ‘The Exorcist’ in his hands is going to do wonders. Horror fans, we expect you to see the film first day, first show.