Universal and Blumhouse Release First Trailer for The Exorcist Martyrs

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have released the first trailer for the upcoming supernatural horror film The Exorcist: Martyrs. Variety and Deadline reported that the footage debuted on Friday at New York Comic-Con. Deadline added that the film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on March 12, 2027. [1][3][5][6]

The film stars Scarlett Johansson as homicide detective Julie Miller, who tracks a demonic serial killer known as Father Sunday. Variety reported that Chiwetel Ejiofor and director Mike Flanagan unveiled the trailer at New York City Comic-Con, while Nerdtropolis reported that John Leguizamo plays the killer. The Wrap reported that the story resumes thirteen years after Miller gained notoriety for catching Father Sunday. [1][2][3][5]

Mike Flanagan wrote and directed the project, which is the seventh installment in The Exorcist franchise. The production is backed by Jason Blum through Blumhouse, David Robinson through Morgan Creek Entertainment, and Flanagan through Red Room Pictures. The cast also features Diane Lane, Jacobi Jupe, Sasha Calle, Scoot McNairy, Gil Bellows, and Laurence Fishburne. [3][6][15]

The Wrap reported that the trailer played online following the release of Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie on Prime Video. The footage was also showcased before theatrical screenings of Other Mommy. [1]