The Exorcist Believer Release Date Rebooted to Compete with Taylor Swift Movie

Summary

The release date for The Exorcist: Believer has been moved up one week to October 6, in response to Taylor Swift's concert movie release on October 13.

The Exorcist: Believer is the inaugural installment of a trilogy of sequels to The Exorcist, slated for release 50 years after the release of the original film. By opting for an earlier release, the movie can sidestep competition with Swift's concert and establish a strong presence in the horror market during the Halloween season.

The release date for The Exorcist: Believer has been moved up due to Taylor Swift's announcement of her Eras Tour concert movie on the same day. Originally set for Friday, October 13, The Exorcist: Believer will now be released one week earlier on October 6. Jason Blum, the founder of Blumhouse - the production company behind the sequel, made the announcement on Twitter, playfully referencing a Swift song with the phrase, "Look what you made me do."

What To Expect From The Exorcist: Believer

After 50 years, The Exorcist: Believer brings back Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil, the mother of Regan from the original movie. In this installment, Chris receives a distressing call from Victor Fielding (played by Leslie Odom Jr.) regarding his possessed daughter and her friend. This film marks the beginning of a new trilogy of sequels to The Exorcist, with The Exorcist: Deceiver set for release in 2025.

By rescheduling the latest film in The Exorcist franchise one week earlier, it achieves more than just avoiding competition with Swift's concert. Not only does the movie secure a separate opening weekend, dancing out of Swift's path, but it also ensures a significant presence throughout the Halloween season. With its extended theater run, the film will be available for most of October, embracing the spooky spirit.

The earlier release of the movie allows fans of The Exorcist to see the new sequel a week ahead of schedule. Its release in early October may give it an advantage in dominating the horror market for that month, especially considering its revival of a previously dormant franchise. The level of fear induced by The Exorcist: Believer will be unveiled on its newly announced release date.