Universal Sets New ‘Exorcist’ Sequel for October 2023

Universal introduced on Wednesday that it has set Blumhouse’s upcoming sequel to “The Exorcist” for launch on Oct. 13, 2023.

The movie will probably be a sequel to the unique 1973 film and the primary in a trilogy directed by David Gordon Green. This would be the second reboot horror trilogy that Green is slated to develop, as he additionally directed the 2018 sequel to “Halloween” together with the upcoming sequel “Halloween Kills” and a deliberate third installment.

Ellen Burstyn, who earned an Oscar nomination for her work within the authentic movie, is reported to return as Chris MacNeil, the actress and mom who found that her daughter was demonically possessed. Leslie Odom Jr. can also be hooked up to star within the movie. Blumhouse and Morgan Creek Productions will co-produce.

The authentic “Exorcist” is considered one of many best horror movies of all time, receiving 10 Oscar nominations, together with Best Picture, and incomes $441 million in lifetime field workplace earnings. The movie additionally spawned 4 sequels over the following a long time, most just lately the 2005 prequel “Dominion,” directed by Paul Schrader.

The “Exorcist” sequel is the primary main studio title to enter the October 2023 slate, filling in an untitled launch slot held by Universal for a Blumhouse horror title. Disney presently has plans to launch a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie the week prior, on Oct. 6, 2023.