Mike Flanagan’s Carrie miniseries to premiere on Prime Video in 2026

A new television miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel ‘Carrie’ is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on October 7, 2026. Produced by Mike Flanagan, the series will consist of eight episodes released simultaneously. The production will have an early screening at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Summer H. Howell will star as Carrie White, with Samantha Sloyan portraying her mother, Margaret White. The supporting cast includes Matthew Lillard, Amber Midthunder, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah, and others. The series aims to explore the character's life in greater detail than previous film adaptations, incorporating modern elements such as social media and online bullying.

While the production has garnered interest due to Flanagan’s history with King adaptations, some commentary has emerged regarding the casting choices. Critics have noted that the casting of Summer H. Howell does not reflect the physical description of the character in the original novel, which describes Carrie as being overweight, a trait central to the bullying she faces in the source material.