《The Exorcist: Martyrs》(The Exorcist: Martyrs) first trailer: Scarlett Johansson investigates serial murders, Flanagan restarts the series

Thirteen years ago, New York police detective Julie Miller put an end to the horrific crimes of the serial killer Father Sunday.She became a hero and devoted a lot of energy to her work.Now, a new murderer has written her name on the walls of the church's crypt using the blood of an altar boy.The case she thought was closed came back to her in a way that was more difficult to explain.

This is the first public story of The Exorcist: Martyrs.Universal Pictures released a trailer for the film, which is written and directed by Mike Flanagan and stars Scarlett Johansson as Julie.The film is scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters on March 12, 2027.

Julie was assisted this time by two people: Father William, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, a former prison chaplain who heard “Sunday Father”'s last confession.Gina Restrepo, played by Sasha Calle, is a sharp new police detective.As the investigation deepens, Julie discovers that there are connections between serial killers of different eras, with clues extending from H.H. Holmes to the Zodiac Killer.

Danger also entered her family.The 12-year-old son becomes the target of a demonic force, played by Hamnet actor Jacoby Jupe.What Julie must face is no longer just crimes that can be explained by conventional criminal investigation methods.

John Leguizamo plays “Father Sunday”.The cast also includes Diane Lane, Hamish Linklater, John Gallagher Jr., Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Carla Gugino and Laurence Fishburne.The trailer continues the theme of demonic possession, but puts the serial murder investigation at the center of the narrative. First Showing described the footage released this time as having a strong sense of uneasiness.

《The Exorcist: Martyrs》(The Exorcist: Martyrs) is the seventh film in this film series.It uses the character base created by William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel The Exorcist, upon which Flanagan writes his own story.The new film is positioned as a reimagining of the series, rather than following a previously canceled sequel plan.

Universal reached a deal worth approximately US$400 million in 2021, covering the series rights and the budget of the three planned films.《Hollywood Reporter》Review pointed out that 2023's The Exorcist: Believer had a global box office of approximately 137 million U.S. dollars and had a poor reputation. Subsequently, the original planned The Exorcist: Deceiver was canceled in 2024.Flanagan took over the new plan after this adjustment.

He previously directed The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, The Fall of the House of Usher and the TV series Carrie.Film works include Oculus, Hush, Before I Wake, Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep and The Life of Chuck.

The film is produced by Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment, with Jason Blum, David Robinson and Mike Flanagan serving as producers.Universal is responsible for theatrical distribution, and the announced U.S. release date is March 12, 2027.