The Exorcist: Believer fell well short of expectations in 2023. Then The Exorcist: Believer‘s planned sequel movie lost its release date and its director in early 2024. It seemed like the reboot of the famous franchise was in some trouble. But now, according to Deadline, Mike Flanagan is in talks to direct the next Exorcist movie for Blumhouse and Universal pictures (at one point titled, The Exorcist: Deceiver). Flanagan has an excellent reputation for his deft, atmospheric horror—so he could be just the ticket to set the franchise back on course.
While three new Exorcist movies were imagined in this reboot attempt, it’s unknown if Flanagan will direct one or two more movies. But if anyone can turn a franchise around, it’s The Fall of the House of Usher creator.
For now, there is no release date for Flanagan’s potential Exorcist movie. We’ll also have to wait and see if it remains titled The Exorcist: Deceiver.