Blumhouse has officially announced that Mike Flanagan, renowned for his work on The Haunting of Hill House and The Fall of the House of Usher, will be writing, directing, and producing a new take on The Exorcist franchise.
This news comes in the wake of The Exorcist: Believer floundering at the box office, garnering $65.5M domestically and $136.2M worldwide. David Gordon Green, who directed that film, withdrew from the next installment due to scheduling conflicts with other projects, reflecting a prioritization that might not align with what fans were hoping for.
Flanagan’s approach to demon-possession narratives is promised to be an all-new story within the Exorcist universe, diverging from 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer. This project marks Flanagan’s fourth collaboration with Blumhouse, following his work on Oculus, Hush, and Ouija: Origin of Evil. Each of these films was produced alongside Trevor Macy. 
Jason Blum expressed his excitement, stating, 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
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The mixed reception and underwhelming performance of The Exorcist: Believer prompted a reconsideration of the franchise’s trajectory. This failure allowed Flanagan to step in and bring his unique expertise in building tension and suspense, with the potential to write and direct new films tied to The Exorcist trilogy. Jason Blum commented further that they see Flanagan’s vision as a game-changer for this iconic horror series.
It appears that Universal, Peacock, and Blumhouse are giving Flanagan considerable freedom. He may also have opportunities to create original films outside of the franchise. An insider shared, There were reports that claimed Flanagan had taken over The Exorcist project from David Gordon Green… Variety sources suggest that it would set Flanagan to write and direct new movies tied to The Exorcist
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This move is strategic considering Blumhouse’s remarkable track record with horror films such as Get Out, The Purge, and Paranormal Activity. Even after the mixed reviews of earlier films in The Exorcist franchise, the company remains poised for success.
Flanagan himself is eager about this fresh start. He revealed, ‘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
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