David Gordon Green Exits 'The Exorcist' Sequel Amid Search for New Director

Following disappointing performance of 'The Exorcist: Believer', the sequel 'The Exorcist: Deceiver' is now without a director and release date.

David Gordon Green, director of 'The Exorcist: Believer', has exited the sequel 'The Exorcist: Deceiver' due to scheduling conflicts with other projects.
'The Exorcist: Deceiver', originally slated for release on April 18, 2025, has been removed from Universal's release calendar as the search for a new director begins.
'The Exorcist: Believer' underperformed at the box office, earning $136 million globally against a $400 million investment by Universal for the rights to the franchise.
Green's departure follows mixed reviews and disappointing box office performance of 'The Exorcist: Believer', which was intended to kickstart a new trilogy in the iconic horror franchise.
Green is currently focusing on his production of 'Nutcrackers' starring Ben Stiller and Season 4 of HBO’s 'The Righteous Gemstones'.