Prime Video’s Carrie Sets October 7 Premiere

Prime Video’s eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie is scheduled to premiere October 7, 2026, bringing Mike Flanagan’s contemporary version of the horror story to viewers. Reviews published ahead of the release describe a generally well-received reworking that places social-media bullying at the center of Carrie White’s isolation, while audience response remains unknown. The series stars Summer H. Howell as Carrie, a teenager who has been sheltered at home and must navigate high school after her father dies. As classmates target her, the adaptation updates the story’s bullying for a smartphone era, with online humiliation spreading beyond school and affecting the wider community. The story retains Carrie’s telekinetic powers and the familiar prom-night catastrophe, while extending the narrative across eight episodes. Reviews praised Howell’s performance and the series’ attention to Carrie’s relationships and emotional life. Several also highlighted Samantha Sloyan’s portrayal of Margaret White, Carrie’s mother, as a more layered character than in earlier versions.