The 1970s classic horror movie, The Exorcist is all renewed for a trilogy by The Universal and Blumhouse Production and will make our 2023 Halloween all spooky and thrilling. The movie will be a sequel to the original one, directed by David Gordon Green and produced by Jason Blum. Writing credits have been given to Peter Sattler, Scott Teemsand William Peter Blatty.
The much-awaited sequel is finally confirmed for its arrival, and James G. Robinson, Danny McBride, Christopher H. Warner, David Robinson, David Gordon Green, and Couper Samuelson have executively produced it. Read on to find what new movie in The Exorcist franchise is up to, and when will it be airing?
When will The Exorcist Release?
The making of The Exorcist trilogy has been given the green light, and its release is said to begin from October 13, 2023, with the first part. Blumhouse Productions and Universal Pictures have confirmed the news. Earlier made to be a revamped version, it later was kept to be the sequel of the original film. So the fans have to wait for quite some time before finding out what this sequel version will have in store.
The October release will make it an ideal watch for Halloween, and if everything goes well for the first part of a trilogy, then subsequent parts might also end up having the October schedule. But until now, nothing is sure as pandemic-related delays might affect the dates of production and release. Let’s wait and see what happens with The Exorcist franchise.
What can be Expected from The Exorcist?
The story for this sequel will be based on the original film, which in turn is inspired by the 1971 novel by William Peter Blatty in the same name. This first part of the trilogy will show the story of a young girl named Regan who gets possessed by an evil entity. Her mother, Chris MacNeil, and father will go out to help their daughter get rid of the spirit along with the priests.
Who can All be there in The Exorcist?
The movie will see the reprised role of Ellen Burstyn, who will essay the character of Chris MacNeil, mother of the possessed child. Alongside her, new faces like Linda Blair essaying the character of Regan and Leslie Odom Jr. essaying the character of the girl’s father will also be gracing the screen.
Other than this, no news about other cast members are known so far. All the trailer and cast information updates will be shared as soon as its production is under process.
Where to Watch The Exorcist?
Universal Pictures has confirmed the distribution of this horror film’s first part in the trilogy in theatres and Peacock in October of 2023. However, the next two parts are yet to get their release dates. So far, its release in cinemas has been confirmed, and no plans for its OTT airing have been made along with its other sequels. So get ready to be on the edge of your seats in theatres soon!
