Stephen King's 'Carrie' series sets October release date
Amazon Prime Video has set an Oct. 7 premiere for all eight episodes of Stephen King's 'Carrie' series and released a new teaser trailer. Mike Flanagan writes, showruns, and directs the reimagining, with Summer H. Howell starring as Carrie White.
Key Takeaways
- All eight episodes of the Carrie series debut on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 7.
- Mike Flanagan is the writer, showrunner, executive producer, and director.
- Summer H. Howell stars as Carrie White opposite Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White.
- Amazon MGM Studios is producing the series, which Amazon greenlit in April 2025.
Prime Video's new teaser marks a major milestone for the adaptation. Fans tracking streaming and TV alerts now have a firm drop date for the full season.
When does Stephen King's Carrie series premiere on Prime Video?
According to Variety, every episode arrives on Oct. 7. The binge-ready rollout means viewers will not wait week to week for Carrie White's story to unfold.
The series is framed as a bold, timely reimagining of King's novel. After her father's sudden death, Carrie leaves seclusion with her domineering mother and enters public high school, where bullying and emerging telekinetic powers collide.
Who stars in Mike Flanagan's Carrie adaptation?
Summer H. Howell leads as Carrie White. Siena Agudong plays Sue Snell, and Matthew Lillard portrays Principal Grayle. Samantha Sloyan, a frequent Flanagan collaborator, plays Margaret White.
Also in the cast: Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen, Thalia Dudek as Emaline, Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah as Tina, Arthur Conti as Billy, and Joel Oulette as Tommy.
Flanagan writes, executive produces, showruns, and directs. Trevor Macy executive produces, with Amazon MGM Studios producing. Development was first reported in October 2024, and Amazon officially greenlit the show in April 2025.
How does this Carrie compare to past Stephen King adaptations?
King's novel first became an Oscar-nominated hit film in 1976. Later versions include a poorly received 1999 sequel, a 2002 television film, and a 2013 remake. Flanagan's eight-episode series is the latest attempt to bring Carrie White's story to the screen.
Howell already has deep horror credits, including Curse of Chucky, Cult of Chucky, Hunter Hunter, and Channel Zero. Sloyan previously starred in Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Midnight Club, Midnight Mass, and Hush.
With a trailer now public and a locked October premiere, the series is positioned as a major Prime Video horror event for fall.