Mike Flanagan’s Carrie Miniseries First Look for Oct 2026 on Prime Video

A new television adaptation of Stephen King's classic horror novel "Carrie" has revealed its first look, promising a significant departure from previous versions. The eight-episode miniseries, created by Mike Flanagan, is set to premiere on Prime Video in October 2026.

The series stars Summer H. Howell as the titular Carrie White, a misfit high schooler who has lived in seclusion with her fiercely protective mother, Margaret, played by Samantha Sloyan. The story follows Carrie as she is thrust into public school after her father's sudden death, where she must navigate a viral bullying scandal, the pressures of the social-media age, and the awakening of mysterious telekinetic powers.

Flanagan, known for his work on "The Haunting of Hill House" and "Midnight Mass," emphasized that this will not be a straightforward adaptation of the 1974 novel. He stated that the only way to approach the well-known material was to build something new from its ingredients, noting that Brian De Palma's iconic 1976 film already provided a faithful and beautiful adaptation. The new series will instead expand the story's scope, exploring themes of kindness versus cruelty, empathy, bullying, and school...