Universal Studios has unveiled the long-awaited trailer for The Exorcist: Believer, a sequel to the iconic horror classic The Exorcist that came out half a century ago. The new installment, directed by David Gordon Green, features Ellen Burstyn reprising her role as Chris MacNeil, the character she portrayed in the original 1973 film.

　　The trailer centers on two young girls who become possessed after a mysterious kidnapping attempt. Burstyn's character, MacNeil, arrives to offer her assistance, drawing from her own experience with a possessed daughter. However, the trailer leaves viewers in suspense, uncertain if she can truly save the girls, who are covered in ominous Satanic markings and display disturbing behavior, such as devouring pages of the Bible.

　　The official logline for the film reveals that the story revolves around Victor Fielding, portrayed by Leslie Odom Jr., who has raised his daughter Angela (Lidya Jewett) alone since the tragic death of his pregnant wife. When Angela and her friend Katherine (Olivia Marcum) disappear in the woods only to return with no memory of their ordeal, Victor seeks help from Chris MacNeil, the sole witness to such evil occurrences.

　　The Exorcist: Believer is the first of a planned trilogy, and it will be followed by The Exorcist: Deceiver, set to release on April 18, 2025. Universal Studios hopes to recreate the success of the original Exorcist franchise, which spawned four sequels over the years.

　　The original film, based on William Peter Blatty's novel, had a significant impact on popular culture, drawing both praise and controversy due to its graphic and intense religious themes. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture and won two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound.

　　The new film is produced by Blumhouse and Morgan Creek Entertainment, in association with Rough House Pictures. Alongside Ellen Burstyn, the cast includes Ann Dowd, Okwui Okpokwasili, Jennifer Nettles, and Raphael Sbarge.

　　The Exorcist: Believer will hit theaters on October 13.

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