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Scarlett Johansson Stars in New Still from Flanagan's Exorcist Martyrs
A new still from Mike Flanagan's film “The Exorcist: Martyrs” has been published, starring Scarlett Johansson, Chiwetel Ejiofor and John Leguizamo. The theatrical premiere is scheduled for March 12, 2027.
Fans of the upcoming horror film received a new batch of information: a still from “The Exorcist: Martyrs,” directed by Mike Flanagan, appeared on Reddit. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Chiwetel Ejiofor and John Leguizamo. It will hit American theaters on March 12, 2027.
According to the project's description, the central character is a detective who witnesses the execution of a serial killer. However, after this, his criminal series does not stop but takes on a demonic character. This confrontation between human investigation and supernatural threat is at the heart of the story, and the plot references the familiar image of exorcism within the franchise, but unfolds with its own construction.
The published still is the first visual material from this project to appear online, as part of discussion on the Reddit platform. It was posted by a user with the username yourfavchoom, and the post itself contained only a title with a plot description and a link to the image. Official details about the scene, locations, or the exact placement of the still were not disclosed at the time of publication, so further information should be expected from the studio and rights holders.
Mike Flanagan has long been associated with the horror genre. His previous works have shaped a notable direction in contemporary horror that combines psychological tension with religious and moral themes. That is why the appearance of his name alongside the franchise title “The Exorcist” draws the attention of viewers who follow how the director reinterprets traditional stories about possession and exorcism.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the context of Flanagan's work on other projects. When it comes to his scripts, the media regularly note that the final versions of films do not always repeat his original drafts. For example, according to Slashfilm, one of the strongest scenes in the film “Clayface” did not belong to Flanagan's original screenplay, which, according to the outlet, he wrote only one draft of. The outlet emphasized that this very scene became one of the most noticeable in the film, although its author was someone else.
So far, no official details have been announced regarding the runtime, the full supporting cast, a trailer or a rating. The premiere is set for March 12, 2027, and more than a year remains until then, so information about the project will presumably appear gradually. Toobloid will continue to follow the news and will report new stills and announcements as soon as they become known.
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