Fans were rather mixed on The Exorcist: Believer, the most recent installment in the long-lasting Exorcist franchise. In an effort to course correct, however, Blumhouse has confirmed that Mike Flanagan is set to direct a “radical new take” for The Exorcist.
It was shared by Deadline that the new movie, coming from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek, is “an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe and is not a sequel to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer.”
Mike Flanagan shared the following statement regarding the announcement:
“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 favorite pieces of work, only makes this more exciting.”
Blumhouse boss Jason Blum adds:
“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.”
David Robinson, Chairman and CEO of Morgan Creek, shared:
“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.”
The film will be produced by Trevor Macy on behalf of Intrepid Pictures and Flanagan via his new Red Room Pictures banner. John Scherer will also be working on the film on behalf of Intrepid. A release date for the project has yet to be announced.
Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding Mike Flanagan, the Exorcist franchise, and any other related details as we have them. For now, this is an exciting development and one that we’ll have to keep a close eye on.