Exorcist sequels are still happening despite Believer's lacklustre performance
Oct. 11, 2023As The Exorcist: Believer faces backlash from critics, it’s hard to imagine what will happen to the other two planned movies
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It’s the horror movie sequel we have all been waiting for, but amid performing decently at the box office (stirring up $44.2 million globally and $26.5 million in the US on opening weekend),The Exorcist: Believerhas received a lash of damming reviews from critics, making us question, will the franchise be able to carry on?
In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, the founder of tracking and research firm The Quorum David Herrin said “Even if it had opened to $35 million (in the US) — as tracking from last week suggested — that would have been a disappointment,” a disheartening figure compared to Green’sHalloweenwhich managed to pull in a whopping $76 million on opening weekend, “Bringing back beloved IP doesn’t mean you will match the heights of these statistical anomalies. You’re setting yourself up for failure."
But it looks like the saga will live on, with more Exorcist movies on the horizon. Before Believer even hit screens, Jason Blum announced plans to turn the new era Exorcist into a trilogy with the next addition titled The Exorcist: Deciever and as it stands, the sequels will still go ahead. But did Blum jump the gun?
THR was told that for now “Universal remains firmly possessed by its new IP — two moreExorcistfilms will still be made. But sources sayBeliever’s reception will almost certainly demand some degree of creative rethink for the next two films. " meaning Blumhouse has its work cut out in reshaping the next two additions.
Not all is lost for Blumhouse, the studio’s highly anticipated Five Nights at Freddy’s video game adaptation, set to release on October 27, is looking to be a successful movie with production costs already covered by pre-bought tickets and streaming rights alone.
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