Though the book was a smash-hit, it was the 1976 film that made King a household name.

Though many ofStephen King’s works have been adapted,Carrieis perhaps the author’s most consistently remade novel.

The series will be a Prime Video exclusive, though few other details are known at this time.

The 50th anniversary cover of Stephen King’s Carrie with a burning building as the background

In November 2024, Flanagan announced thatCarriewas his current project and that work was actively progressing.

Flanagan is also attached to an adaptation of Stephen King’sThe Dark Towerseries.

The series will consist of eight total episodes, and willbegin shooting in summer 2025.

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It’s unclear when Prime Video hopes to deliver the remake, though 2026 is the earliest thatCarriecould arrive.

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A composite image of Mike Flanagan smiling in front of Carrie looking on while covered in blood from the 1976 film.

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Carrie covered in pigs blood in the 1976 movie

Sue Snell (Amy Irving) looking ahead in Carrie (1976)

Carrie is covered in blood with flames in the background in Carrie.

Carrie book cover

Carrie

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