{"id":37858,"date":"2023-10-11T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T10:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1905258"},"modified":"2023-10-11T14:28:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T12:28:21","slug":"the-exorcist-movies-in-order-where-does-the-exorcist-believer-fit-in-the-timeline","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/the-exorcist-movies-in-order-where-does-the-exorcist-believer-fit-in-the-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"The Exorcist movies in order \u2013 Where does The Exorcist: Believer fit in the timeline?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest film is the first entry in what is planned as a reboot trilogy by writer-director David Gordon Green. <\/p>

By Patrick Cremona\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 11 October 2023 at 10:18 AM<\/p>

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This December sees one of the most iconic horror films of all time celebrate a landmark anniversary \u2013 as The Exorcist turns 50.<\/p>\n

The film \u2013 complete with head-spinning, spider-walking, and all the rest of it \u2013 became a huge talking point upon its initial release in 1973, sparking a certain amount of controversy and becoming the highest-grossing horror movie of all time (a record it continued to hold for decades afterwards).<\/p>\n

The anniversary is made all the more poignant by the recent passing of the original film\u2019s iconic director William Friedkin, who died earlier this year aged 87, while it also coincides with the release of the latest sequel \u2013 The Exorcist: Believer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That film is the first instalment in what is planned as a trilogy by writer\/director David Gordon Green \u2013 who similarly rebooted the Halloween franchise in recent years \u2013 and sees original cast member Ellen Burstyn reprise her role as Chris MacNeil for the first time since that very first film.<\/p>\n

In total, it is the sixth entry in the franchise, and although the critical response to some of the sequels and prequels has not been wholly positive, you might be wishing to plan a movie marathon to celebrate the original\u2019s 50th birthday.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out how to watch The Exorcist films both chronologically and in release order.<\/p>

The Exorcist movies in chronological order: Where does Exorcist: Believer fit in the timeline?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although you might think that the first film would be the best place to start, the timeline actually begins with the two films that were released in the mid-2000s \u2013 both of which serve as prequels to the original.<\/p>\n

The timeline is made all the more complicated by the fact that Exorcist: The Beginning was only given the green light after Dominion was deemed too boring to release by Warner Bros, and so the two films essentially tell the same story, but with different approaches.<\/p>\n

Both films received decidedly mixed reviews from critics upon their releases, but if you\u2019re a true completist, this should be the starting point for a chronological marathon.<\/p>\n

From then on the order is simple, reverting back to the order that they were released in cinemas \u2013 from that first film 50 years ago to the brand new one that has only just arrived.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that there is also a television series in the franchise \u2013 simply titled The Exorcist \u2013 which we haven\u2019t included in the below list.<\/p>\n

The show aired on Fox for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 and was a direct follow-up to the first film that ignored the events of the other sequels \u2013 so attempting to fit this into a chronological list would make things a little bit too messy.<\/p>\n

You can find the full chronological list below:<\/p>\n

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  • Exorcist: The Beginning\u00a0<\/strong>(2004)<\/li>\n
  • Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist\u00a0<\/strong>(2005)<\/li>\n
  • The Exorcist\u00a0<\/strong>(1973)<\/li>\n
  • Exorcist II: The Heretic\u00a0<\/strong>(1977)<\/li>\n
  • The Exorcist III\u00a0<\/strong>(1990)<\/li>\n
  • The Exorcist: Believer\u00a0<\/strong>(2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to watch The Exorcist movies in release order<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    The Exorcist: Believer.<\/span><\/figcaption> Universal Pictures<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Of course, you might want to plan your marathon using the more simple method of release date order. If so, you can check it out below \u2013 we\u2019ve even included both the aforementioned TV series and the planned next entry in the franchise, which is currently slated to land in cinemas in two years\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

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    • The Exorcist<\/strong> (1973)<\/li>\n
    • Exorcist II: The Heretic<\/strong> (1977)<\/li>\n
    • The Exorcist III<\/strong> (1990)<\/li>\n
    • Exorcist: The Beginning<\/strong> (2004)<\/li>\n
    • Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist<\/strong> (2005)<\/li>\n
    • TV SERIES: The Exorcist<\/strong>\u00a0(2016-17)<\/li>\n
    • The Exorcist: Believer<\/strong> (2023)<\/li>\n
    • FUTURE: The Exorcist: Deceiver<\/strong> (2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Where to watch the Exorcist movies in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Some of the Exorcist films are easier to find than others \u2013 with the two prequels from 2004 and 2005 not currently streaming on any platforms in the UK. You can find all the information you need below:<\/p>\n

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      • The Exorcist<\/strong> (1973) \u2013 Currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer for a limited time and available to rent and buy on other platforms including YouTube, Prime Video and Google Play<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Exorcist II: The Heretic<\/strong> (1977) \u2013 Available to rent and buy on other platforms including YouTube, Prime Video and Google Play<\/em><\/li>\n
      • The Exorcist III<\/strong> (1990) \u2013 Available to rent and buy on other platforms including YouTube, Prime Video and Google Play<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Exorcist: The Beginning<\/strong> (2004) \u2013 Not currently available for streaming, but can be purchased on physical media<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist<\/strong> (2005) \u2013 Not currently available for streaming, but can be purchased on physical media<\/em><\/li>\n
      • The Exorcist<\/strong> (2016-17) Both<\/em> seasons are available to stream with a subscription on Prime Video, or to rent and buy on other platforms including YouTube and Google Play<\/em><\/li>\n
      • The Exorcist: Believer<\/strong> (2023) \u2013 Currently showing in UK cinemas<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>