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Netflix's New 'Carrie' Replacement Officially Arrives in 1 Month
Netflix's 'The Body' series premieres November 11, 2026, as a spiritual successor to 'Carrie'.
In brief
Netflix's 'The Body' series premieres November 11, 2026, as a spiritual successor to 'Carrie'. Netflix releases 'The Body' on November 11, 2026, as a religious-themed teen horror series inspired by 'Carrie' and the creator's teenage experiences. Originally reported by Collider.
Netflix's New 'Carrie' Replacement
Netflix is releasing a new horror series as a spiritual successor to 'Carrie' after the original hit.
Carrie's Success
Carrie premiered on Prime Video last week as the book's fourth screen adaptation and earned critics' praise for its modern reimagining.
The Body Series
The Body is an eight-episode religious-themed teen horror series about Catholic schoolgirls with prophetic visions.
Creator Background
Quinn Shephard, the creator, previously described the series as a love letter to 90s and Y2K teen movies and erotic thrillers.
Key Influences
Shephard cited the original Carrie, Jennifer's Body, Heavenly Creatures, Mean Girls, and Arthur Miller's The Crucible as key influences.
Personal Connection
The Body reworks Shephard's own nightmarish teenage experiences with queer identity and repression.
Premiere Details
The Body premieres on November 11, 2026, with Shephard directing the premiere episode and serving as showrunner.
Cast and Production
The Body stars Kristina Bogic and Sara Boustany as Anya and Elise, alongside Sofia Wylie, Geena Meszaros, Shirley Chen, and Gabby Windey.
Executive Producers
Amy Israel, Peter Chernin, Josh Stern, Riley Keough, Gina Gammell, and Sacha Ben Harroche executive produce for North Road and Felix Culpa.
The Body's Connection
The Body is a spiritual successor to Carrie, inspired by the creator's teenage experiences and key horror films.
Release Date
The Body streams on Netflix starting November 11, 2026, with a full eight-episode run.
The Body's Theme
The Body satirizes teenage trauma, particularly growing up queer and repressed with a grounded perspective.
What Happens Next
The Body will premiere on November 11, 2026, as a spiritual successor to Carrie and a reflection on teenage experiences.
The one thing
Netflix releases 'The Body' on November 11, 2026, as a religious-themed teen horror series inspired by 'Carrie' and the creator's teenage experiences.
