Blumhouse is restarting The Exorcist franchise by bringing in horror expert Mike Flanagan after the poor performance of The Exorcist: Believer. Following Believer's limited success and heavy criticism, plans for a sequel trilogy have been scrapped. Flanagan, known for his work on Doctor Sleep and The Haunting of Hill House, promises a "fresh, bold, and terrifying" approach. Jason Blum and Trevor Macy will produce the new installment, with plot details currently under wraps.

Why did The Exorcist: Believer fail at the box office?n

The Exorcist: Believer failed at the box office mainly due to its underwhelming reception from both critics and horror fans, coupled with high expectations and a significant budget that it couldn't recoup in earnings.

The Exorcist franchise has struggled with sequels ever since the groundbreaking success of the original 1973 film. Believer's failure to revive interest highlights the challenge in capturing the same level of horror and audience engagement. The involvement of Mike Flanagan, known for successfully revitalizing horror properties, brings hope for a much-needed fresh take on this iconic series.