Mike Flanagan, the modern horror auteur famous for Netflix hits like The Haunting of Hill House, and Stephen King adaptations like Doctor Sleep, has now been chosen to direct the upcoming reboot of The Exorcistfranchise, per our predictions for a replacement. Flanagan landed the gig in 2024, and the untitled project was set for release in March 2026. However, Flanagan himself has now said that it won't be possible to release the Blumhouse-produced film next March. Universal Pictures has also removed Flanagan's Exorcist film from their 2026 slate.

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