In a realm where the cinematic and the supernatural intertwine, The Pope’s Exorcist emerged as a lighthouse for horror fans. Now, heightening the already high anticipation, the film’s producer, Jeff Katz, confirms that The Pope’s Exorcist 2 is set to transcend the spiritual realm into the threshold of production. With details wrapped in mystery, the sequel sweeps viewers back into its universe, where the boundary between sacred and unholy blurs.
Bringing It Back To The Beginning While Streaming Forward
Built on a low $18 million budget, the original story grew to a global total of just under $77 million, defying the shadow of mediocre reviews and achieving box office success. This financial success, along with the rise of streaming services, propelled The Pope’s Exorcist into a phenomenon, securing a top-tier position upon its release on Netflix in August, following its April theatrical debut.
Russell Crowe Teases The Return Of More
This supernatural success seemed to have not only captured the hearts of its audiences, but also energized Russell Crowe, establishing him in a newfound niche. In fact, the actor recently teased the possibility of a third installment earlier in the year. implying there’s an immense amount of history accessible for film translation. The source, stemming on Amorth’s wonderful works, promises an endless supply of cinematic potential, due to the 12 books behind the film’s birth, providing an infinite supply of ecclesiastical intrigue waiting to be explored.
A Summer Full Of Scares Courtesy Of Crowe
Beyond the success of The Pope’s Exorcist saga, Crowe’s venture into the supernatural extends to The Exorcism. Under the direction of Joshua John Miller, Crowe embodies an actor tormented by the very forces his character seeks to serve, an exploration of the psyche unraveled by the supernatural.
The confirmation of The Pope’s Exorcist 2 ushers in a continuation of a unique combination of horror and holy ground. Should this sequel, wrapped in promises of what’s to come, pave the way for further explorations into the exorcism-themed films for him. In fact, Crowe could indefinitely inscribe his name as a household name within the horror sub-genre at this point.
What’s Next?
Although there’s new definite date of arrival, the producer’s confirmation is enough to keep fans anxiously anticipating. For now, you can familiarize yourself with the first installment, The Pope’s Exorcist as we had the honor to highlight its arrival ahead of hitting the theaters courtesy of Sony Pictures during DJ Sussone’s Dinner & A Movie in April 2023.
