Move Over ‘Carrie’: Mike Flanagan Teases His ‘Exorcist’ Movie at NYCC 2026
The prolific horror filmmaker unveiled the trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs, which he said is “the scariest movie” he’s ever made.
Mike Flanagan, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the TV series remake of Stephen King's Carrie, is teasing his upcoming horror movie, The Exorcist: Martyrs, at the NYCC 2026 panel. Already known for his thrilling genre work, Flanagan's latest project aims to offer a fresh perspective on the Exorcist franchise, which has been a staple since 1973.
Scarlett Johansson leads the cast as an NYPD detective, tracking Father Sunday, a serial killer who incorporates Catholic iconography into his gruesome murders. The film also features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, Sasha Calle, and Jacobi Jupe in key roles. With its procedural-style narrative and a serial killer twist, The Exorcist: Martyrs appears to be a return to Flanagan's signature terrifying style, much like his previous works Oculus and The Haunting of Hill House. The film is set to hit theaters on March 12, 2027.
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