Prime Video has released the official trailer for Carrie, offering the first substantial look at Mike Flanagan’s television adaptation of Stephen King’s landmark debut novel. The eight-episode series is scheduled to premiere on October 7, 2026, with every episode arriving simultaneously on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories.
The new Carrie is positioned as a fresh interpretation rather than a straightforward remake of the familiar story. Flanagan’s adaptation expands Carrie White’s world while examining the pressures of modern adolescence, including social media, public humiliation, bullying, and the complicated relationship between Carrie and her fiercely protective mother, Margaret.
The series stars Summer H. Howell as Carrie after nearly 1,500 actors auditioned for the iconic role. The story builds toward the devastating night that has defined King’s character for generations, while exploring what happened in Chamberlain and how Carrie’s experiences shaped her.
What Is Mike Flanagan’s Carrie Series About?
The series follows Carrie after the sudden death of her father forces her into the difficult environment of public high school. Having spent most of her life isolated at home with Margaret, Carrie must suddenly deal with classmates, social pressure, and a bullying scandal that spreads through her community.
At the same time, mysterious telekinetic abilities begin emerging alongside her adolescence. The eight-episode format allows the series to explore the characters and circumstances surrounding Carrie in considerably greater depth.
Samantha Sloyan plays Margaret White, while the main ensemble includes Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen, Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross, Josie Totah as Tina, Arthur Conti as Billy, Thalia Dudek as Emaline, Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin, and Matthew Lillard as Principal Grayle.
Several longtime Flanagan collaborators also appear, including Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, Crystal Balint, and Michael Trucco, alongside recurring guest stars Tim Bagley and Heather Graham.
Flanagan wrote and executive produced the series and directed four episodes. Siegel, Axelle Carolyn, Kyra Sedgwick, and Hiromi Kamata directed the remaining installments, with Stephen King also serving as an executive producer.
The new adaptation arrives during the 50th anniversary year of Brian De Palma’s 1976 Carrie film. King’s original novel was published in 1974 and became a cultural landmark, while De Palma’s movie earned Academy Award nominations and helped establish the story as one of horror’s most enduring works.
With Flanagan expanding the material into an eight-episode television narrative, Prime Video’s Carrie aims to examine the gradual chain of cruelty, kindness, and personal choices that ultimately leads to its infamous breaking point.
