Mike Flanagan is putting his own stamp on one of horror's most haunted franchises. The Exorcist: Martyrs, the upcoming Universal/Blumhouse chapter directed by Mike Flanagan, stars Scarlett Johansson as New York detective Julie Miller, with Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Leguizamo, Sasha Calle, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne rounding out the ensemble. Set for a theatrical release on March 12, 2027, the film is being positioned as a fresh take on the Exorcist legacy rather than a follow-up to 2023's The Exorcist: Believer.
Movie Facts
Title: The Exorcist: Martyrs
Release Date: March 12, 2027 (theatrical)
Studio: Universal Pictures / Blumhouse
Director: Mike Flanagan
Cast: Scarlett Johansson (Detective Julie Miller), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Father William), John Leguizamo (Father Sunday), Sasha Calle, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne
Trailer: The official trailer premiered on Oct 9, 2026 at New York Comic Con during the Blumhouse panel; a first-look teaser and stills were released earlier that week.
Plot
Thirteen years after NYC detective Julie Miller ended the reign of terror of satanic serial killer Father Sunday, she has tried to leave that darkness behind. But when a new killer scrawls her name in an altar boy's blood inside a church crypt, the past comes calling — and Julie Miller is dragged back into a case she thought was buried for good. Flanagan, known for his character-driven approach to horror, looks set to ground the supernatural dread in Miller's personal reckoning with the evil she once stopped. For more on the film's leading star, read our Scarlett Johansson biography.
Trailer & Poster
The official trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs premiered on October 9, 2026 at New York Comic Con as part of the Blumhouse panel, giving fans their first full look at Flanagan's vision for the franchise. A first-look teaser and a set of official stills had already landed earlier in the week, building anticipation ahead of the panel. According to reports, the film is not a direct continuation of The Exorcist: Believer (2023) — instead, it is a fresh take that replaces the previously planned and ultimately canceled "Deceiver" sequel.
Soundtrack & Score
No official soundtrack or score details have been announced yet for The Exorcist: Martyrs. Neither a composer nor a soundtrack tracklist has been confirmed by Universal or Blumhouse at this time. This section will be updated as soon as an official announcement is made.
Watch the Official Trailer
Watch "The Exorcist: Martyrs | Official Trailer" from Universal Pictures below:
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Exorcist: Martyrs released?
The Exorcist: Martyrs is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 12, 2027, from Universal Pictures and Blumhouse.
Who is in the cast of The Exorcist: Martyrs?
Scarlett Johansson leads the cast as Detective Julie Miller, alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor as Father William, John Leguizamo as Father Sunday, plus Sasha Calle, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne.
Is The Exorcist: Martyrs connected to The Exorcist: Believer?
No. The film is not a direct continuation of The Exorcist: Believer (2023). It is a fresh take on the franchise that replaces the canceled "Deceiver" sequel.
What is the plot of The Exorcist: Martyrs?
Thirteen years after detective Julie Miller ended satanic serial killer Father Sunday's terror, a new killer writes her name in an altar boy's blood inside a church crypt, dragging her back into the nightmare.
Fans of big-screen releases can also check out our coverage of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) movie, the Wicked: For Good (2025) movie and the Toxic (2026) movie.
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