‘The Exorcist: Martyrs’ trailer: Scarlett Johansson tackles a sinister killer in Mike Flanagan’s reboot
The trailer for Mike Flanagan's horror film 'The Exorcist: Martyrs' has been released, featuring Scarlett Johansson as a detective investigating a series of murders. The film blends supernatural horror with a serial-killer thriller structure and is scheduled for a March 2027 release.
Why it matters
As a high-profile reboot of a classic horror franchise directed by a notable filmmaker, this film is a significant upcoming release in the entertainment industry.
The trailer of Mike Flanagan’s upcoming horror film The Exorcist: Martyrs was unveiled by the makers on Saturday (October 10, 2026). Headlined by Scarlett Johansson, the film also stars Laurence Fishburne, John Leguizamo, Diane Lane, Sasha Calle and Jacobi Jupe in pivotal roles.
Scarlett plays Detective Julie Miller, who arrests a brutal serial killer, Father Sunday (John). He is ultimately executed, however, Julie is brought back to the troubles of her past almost thirteen years later when her name is found written in blood at a murder site. As Julie leads the investigation, she uncovers the mystery surrounding a bunch of serial killers, who are all connected to a deadly evil force beyond the realm of humans.
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