New Exorcist Trilogy in the Works from Blumhouse and David Gordon Green

The original Exorcist trilogy is getting a spooky expansion. Paste can confirm that Universal and Peacock have bought the rights to the iconic horror franchise in order to create new spooky entries in partnership with Blumhouse.

As for how much that actually cost them, The New York Times reports that it was over $400 million—a high price tag due to the increasing competitiveness of the marketplace now under the shadow of streaming giants. Regardless, the news comes hot off the heels of an initial reveal just a few days ago, which confirmed that David Gordon Green’s Exorcist would be a direct sequel to the original 1973 film. Green was quoted as even flirting with the idea that the sequel would be tied to all three original films—though, as of now, the new trilogy will only be attached to the first film. It had been announced late last year that 2018’s Halloween director would be helming a new Exorcist movie at all.

Green will be directing the first film, which will be released theatrically on October 13, 2023. The following two sequels could potentially only release on Peacock, though Blumhouse founder Jason Blum notes the commitment of Universal to “theatrical exhibition” in a statement.