Universal and Blumhouse reveal trailer for The Exorcist Martyrs

Blumhouse released the first trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs on October 9, 2026. Variety reported that director, writer, and producer Mike Flanagan unveiled the footage alongside star Chiwetel Ejiofor at New York City Comic Con. Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter reported that the film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on March 12, 2027. [1][2][3]

The Hollywood Reporter reported that Scarlett Johansson stars as NYPD homicide detective Julie Miller, while Deadline referred to her character as Detective Judy Miller. The story follows Miller as she investigates a serial killer known as Father Sunday, played by John Leguizamo. Variety reported that the movie features gruesome murders committed inside a church. [1][2][3]

The Exorcist: Martyrs is the seventh entry in The Exorcist franchise. Jason Blum serves as a producer through his Blumhouse-Atomic Monster banner, David Robinson produces through Morgan Creek Entertainment, and Mike Flanagan produces through Red Room Pictures. The project comes three years after Universal's previous attempt to reboot the property, according to The Hollywood Reporter. [3][12]

The cast also features Diane Lane, Jacobi Jupe, Sasha Calle, Scoot McNairy, Gil Bellows, and Laurence Fishburne. As FTMQ Entertainment reported earlier, Mike Flanagan recently served as showrunner for Prime Video's television series adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel Carrie. [12][13]