Prime Video has slated the premiere of its new Stephen King adaptation Carrie for Wednesday, October 7, according to announcements made during the platform’s San Diego Comic-Con panel on July 25, 2026. Headed by Mike Flanagan, the eight-episode series expands upon the 1974 horror landmark by diving deeper into its core characters and community tensions ahead of a single, shattering night.
Plot Details and Series Description
According to official promotional materials released by Prime Video, the series centers on misfit high-schooler Carrie White, played by Summer H. Howell. Carrie has spent her life hidden away inside her home with her fiercely protective and fundamentalist mother, Margaret, played by Samantha Sloyan. Following her father’s sudden and untimely death, Carrie enters the public high school ecosystem, where she navigates a viral bullying scandal, social media cruelty, and the awakening of telekinetic powers.
The official series description states that the adaptation explores the small, everyday choices building toward tragedy, offering a story about kindness versus cruelty and whether the narrative depicts the making of a hero, a monster, or something more complex. The initial trailer also offers a glimpse at other dimensions that will be explored across the eight-episode run.
Cast and Production Background
The extensive ensemble cast features Siena Adugon as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder as Rita Desjardin, Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross, Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen, Arthur Conti as Billy Nolan, Josie Totah as Tina Blake, Matthew Lillard as Henry Grayle, and Thalia Dudek as Emaline.
Flanaverse veterans joining the production include Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Rahul Kohli, Ruth Codd, Katee Sackhoff, Crystal Balint, and Olive Abercrombie. Additional recurring cast members comprise Tim Bagley, Heather Graham, Tahmoh Penikett, Danielle Klaudt, Mapuana Makia, Rowan Danielle, Naika Toussant, Delainey Hayles, Cassandra Naud, Gil Bellows, and Mckayla Carse.
The series marks Mike Flanagan’s latest venture into Stephen King adaptations. Flanagan previously directed feature film adaptations including Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, alongside his work on The Life of Chuck, with future plans to adapt The Dark Tower.
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