How to Watch and Stream The Exorcist: Believer? Cast, Plot, Release Date and Trailer
by Kavitha | Updated Oct 19, 2023
The Exorcist: Believer
"The Exorcist: Believer" is a 2023 American supernatural horror film directed by David Gordon Green. It serves as the sixth installment in The Exorcist franchise and acts as a sequel to the original 1973 movie, "The Exorcist." The film stars Leslie Odom Jr., Lidya Jewett, Olivia O‘Neill, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, Ann Dowd, Ellen Burstyn, and Linda Blair, who reprises her role from the original film.
The story revolves around a photographer who must confront extreme evil when his daughter and her best friend become possessed by malevolent forces. This film had a budget of $30 million and has earned $90.2 million at the box office.
The project to create "The Exorcist: Believer" began in December 2020 as a sequel to the original film. Universal Pictures collaborated with Peacock to acquire distribution rights in June 2021, with plans to launch a new trilogy of Exorcist films. Principal photography occurred between November 2022 and March 2023.
The movie was released in the United States on October 13, 2023, and it received negative reviews from critics. Many felt that it fell short of the high standards set by the original "The Exorcist," despite sincere efforts to recapture the essence of the series.
A sequel titled "The Exorcist: Deceiver" is scheduled to be released on April 18, 2025, continuing the story of this iconic horror franchise.
How to Watch and Stream The Exorcist: Believer?
"The Exorcist: Believer" is currently only showing in cinemas. If you want to watch it, you'll need to go to a local theater as it's not available for home viewing yet. Universal hasn't officially announced when "The Exorcist: Believer" will be available for digital release. However, there's speculation that it could happen on Tuesday, October 24 in the United States.
You can pre-order the movie for $29.99 on Prime Video in the US to watch it as soon as it becomes digitally available, whether that's on October 24 or later. In the UK, it typically takes longer for Universal movies to be released digitally, so it might not be available by October 24 and might not even be in time for Halloween.
The Exorcist: Believer Plot
"The Exorcist: Believer" tells the story of Victor Fielding, a man who lost his faith in God after his wife Sorenne died in an earthquake in Haiti, leaving him to raise their daughter Angela alone. Thirteen years later, Angela and her friend Katherine venture into the woods and perform a séance. Afterward, strange things start happening to both girls. Angela appears possessed, and Katherine's behavior becomes erratic.
Victor, desperate to help his daughter, seeks the assistance of Chris MacNeil, a woman who had experienced a similar situation with her daughter Regan in 1973. Chris advises Victor to use different cultural methods to perform an exorcism. Together with various religious figures, they attempt to drive out the demon possessing the girls.
During the exorcism, the demon reveals a cruel twist: Victor must choose which girl will live and which will die. Reluctantly, Tony, Katherine's father, chooses his own daughter to save Angela. In a heartbreaking turn of events, it's revealed that the demon will take the one that was chosen. Katherine tragically succumbs to the demon's power and is dragged to Hell.
The film concludes with Angela surviving, but the cost is high. Victor finds solace at his wife's grave, while Katherine's parents mourn their loss. Angela returns to school, and Chris is reunited with her daughter Regan, who forgives her mother, leading to an emotional reunion.
The Exorcist: Believer Cast
The tabular column represents the cast list for the film The Exorcist: Believer
Leslie Odom Jr.
Victor Fielding
Lidya Jewett
Angela Fielding
Olivia O’Neill
Katherine
Jennifer Nettles
Miranda
Norbert Leo Butz
Tony
Ann Dowd
Ann
Ellen Burstyn
Chris MacNeil
Okwui Okpokwasili
Dr. Beehibe
Raphael Sbarge
Don Revans
Danny McCarthy
Stuart
E. J. Bonilla
Father Maddox
Tracey Graves
Sorenne Fielding
Lize Johnston
Lamashtu
Linda Blair
Regan MacNeil (reprising her role)
Actor
Character
The Exorcist: Believer Release Date
"The Exorcist: Believer" was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on October 6, 2023, a week earlier than initially planned, to avoid competition with Taylor Swift's concert film. Originally slated for October 13, the release date change aimed to maximize the movie's audience.
The film will also be available on digital platforms starting October 24, 2023, allowing viewers to experience the supernatural horror from the comfort of their homes. This strategic release approach aimed to capture the attention of horror enthusiasts while ensuring accessibility for a broader audience online shortly after its theatrical debut.
The Exorcist: Believer Trailer
How to Watch and Stream The Exorcist: Believer? - FAQ
The movie was released in the United States on October 6, 2023.
The film earned $90.2 million at the box office.
The story follows Victor Fielding, a man whose daughter and her friend become possessed. Victor seeks help from various religious figures and performs an exorcism to save them, leading to tragic consequences.
Previous Exorcist movies can be streamed on platforms like Max, Hulu, Peacock, Prime Video, Freevee, and Starz.
The movie will be available on digital platforms starting October 24, 2023.