‘The Exorcist: Martyrs’ Title Revealed: Details Leak For Scarlett Johansson Reboot

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The upcoming Exorcist film, starring Scarlett Johansson, is titled The Exorcist: Martyrs. Details about the story reveal that writer and director Mike Flanagan is significantly changing the direction of the Exorcist series compared to earlier films.

Scarlett Johansson Plays Rookie Detective

According to World of Reel, Scarlett Johansson will star as a new detective in a small town. She’ll investigate a case that those involved describe as disturbingly dark and shocking.

Johansson’s character serves as a relatable perspective for the audience, experiencing the horror firsthand, instead of being someone connected to the events of previous Exorcist films.

I was really relieved to hear that this new movie isn’t tied to The Exorcist: Believer or the planned, but now cancelled, Deceiver. It feels good knowing it’s a completely separate story.

Flanagan apparently aimed for a standalone story, prioritizing a creepy mood, compelling characters, and overall sense of dread rather than relying on references to previous installments.

HAMNET Star Jacobi Jupe Cast as Her Son

Jacobi Jupe, known for his role in HAMNET, will play Scarlett Johansson’s son in the upcoming film (according to Jeff Sneider).

This character’s presence hints the story will focus strongly on the relationship between a parent and child, a common but proven approach that the creator has used well before.

This connection will likely become increasingly important emotionally as the investigation uncovers more disturbing details.

Is Johansson’s son the one who gets possessed this time?

A Deliberate Break From Franchise Lore

Okay, so I just got a look at The Exorcist: Martyrs, and the big takeaway is that it’s really trying to do its own thing. Unlike Believer, which felt weighed down by trying to connect to the original and all its lore, this one feels like a fresh start. They’ve consciously moved away from all that established mythology, and honestly, I think it benefits the film.

This new movie isn’t connected to any previous stories or characters from The Exorcist. It’s a completely fresh start, sharing only the overall feel and setting of the original films.

Following a $400 million investment and the disappointing performance of Believer with both critics and viewers, the focus now is on streamlining the approach, starting fresh, and regaining audience confidence.

Flanagan’s Vision Moves Forward

Ellen Flanagan wrote and directed The Exorcist: Martyrs, a new film produced by Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Morgan Creek, and Universal. The participation of Scarlett Johansson indicated a major new direction for the franchise.

Now, with a title and character details emerging, the picture is becoming clearer.

This isn’t a sequel. It’s a restart.

(note: featured image of Scarlett Johansson is from Ritual Identities)

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2025-12-17 03:33