Prime Video's Carrie Series from Mike Flanagan Arrives 2026

Screen Rant reports that Prime Video will release a new series adaptation of Stephen King's 1974 debut novel "Carrie" in 2026, directed by Mike Flanagan. This marks the fourth screen adaptation of the story, following Brian De Palma's 1976 film, a 2002 TV movie, and a 2013 remake directed by Kimberly Peirce starring Chloë Grace Moretz. A 1999 sequel, "The Rage: Carrie 2," also exists.

According to Screen Rant, the series offers a compelling alternative for viewers who miss the early, darker seasons of "Stranger Things." Both stories center on a teenage girl with psychokinetic powers in a small town, but Carrie's experience of relentless bullying and abuse from her religious mother leads to a far bloodier conclusion. Screen Rant notes that while "Stranger Things" moved away from its Stephen King-inspired grit, "Carrie" embraces it.

Mike Flanagan has a strong track record with King adaptations. He previously directed the acclaimed film versions of "Gerald's Game" (2017) and "Doctor Sleep" (2019), and his fantasy drama "The Life of Chuck" (2025) also came from King's work. Flanagan is also set to adapt King's epic "The Dark Tower" series for Prime Video. His earlier Netflix series "The Haunting of Hill House" and "The Haunting of Bly Manor" demonstrated his ability to turn literary classics into sweeping horror epics.

Screen Rant describes the "Carrie" series as a promising start to Flanagan's partnership with Prime Video on King properties, with the adaptation likely to deliver the tragedy and terror that fans of the author expect.

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