Stephen King’s terrifying tale of a high school girl with telekinesis is getting a major twist in the series adaptation. Carrie, directed by Mike Flanagan, was unveiled at the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con. The upcoming miniseries marks the fourth adaptation of the story, seeking to reimagine the supernatural thriller created nearly 50 years ago in a modern and relevant culture. Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming thriller about misfit Carrie.
“Carrie”: Plots and Reimaginations
According to Variety , the show is “a bold and timely reimagining of high school misfit Carrie White, who navigates a cloistered life with her overbearing mother.” The statement continued: “After the sudden and untimely death of her father, Carrie finds herself grappling with the unfamiliar environment of a public high school, a bullying scandal that devastates her community, and the emergence of mysterious telepathic powers.” Mike Flanagan sees the upcoming series as a modern take on the iconic story. Aiming to be an “honest” and “uplifting” showcase, the series raises questions about how young children’s mental health can be affected and how simple mistakes can be perpetuated on social media. “There’s no reason to follow in those footsteps and try to go that route. However, the world has changed a lot,” he said during a panel discussion on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
About “Carrie”
Starring Summer Howell as Carrie White, the cast includes Samantha Sloan Starring Margaret White, Matthew Lillard as Principal Greer, Alison Thornton as Chris Hargenson, Talia Dudek as Emmaline, Sienna Agudong as Sue Snell, Amber Thunder Starring as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah as Tina, Arthur Conti as Billy and Joel Oulette as Tommy, among others. The eight-episode miniseries will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video on October 7, 2026, after wrapping last year.
