# Stephen King's New Horror Series Lands on Prime Video

> Prime Video releases Stephen King's 'Carrie' series this week.
- Title: Stephen King's New Horror Series Lands on Prime Video
- Summary: Prime Video releases Stephen King's 'Carrie' series this week. Prime Video debuts Stephen King's 'Carrie' series on October 7, 2026, with Mike Flanagan as…
- Keywords: stephen king, carrie, prime video, mike flanagan, horror series, limited series, stephen king adaptation, carrie white, summer howell, samantha sloyan, amber midthunder, matthew lillard
- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/carrie-series-prime-video-release-date-october-2026
- Author: Rohan Naahar
- Published: 2026-10-04T14:00:11+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: stephen king, carrie, prime video, mike flanagan, horror series, limited series, stephen king adaptation, carrie white, summer howell, samantha sloyan, amber midthunder, matthew lillard
## New Stephen King Series
Prime Video debuts an eight-episode horror series based on Stephen King's 1974 novel Carrie this week.
## Stephen King's Novel
The series adapts Stephen King's 1974 novel Carrie, which was previously adapted into a 1976 film and a 2013 remake.
## Mike Flanagan's Role
Mike Flanagan serves as creator and executive producer for the series, having previously directed King adaptations including Gerald's Game and Doctor Sleep.
## Cast Details
Summer H. Howell plays Carrie White, with Samantha Sloyan and Amber Midthunder in supporting roles.
## Prime Video Deal
Flanagan's deal with Prime Video also includes adapting Stephen King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower.
## Release Date
The series debuts on Prime Video on October 7, 2026, with favorable early reception on Rotten Tomatoes.
## Rotten Tomatoes Score
The series holds an 85% 'Certified Fresh' score on Rotten Tomatoes with a consensus that Flanagan brings compassion and ingenuity to the adaptation.
## Collider Review
Collider's Nate Richard noted the series becomes less interesting when it dives too deeply into worldbuilding but is worth watching for fans of the novel.
## 2013 Remake
The 2013 remake starred Chloë Grace Moretz and grossed around $85 million worldwide.
## Early Reception
The series has drawn favorable early reception with a 'Certified Fresh' 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
## 2013 Remake Reviews
The 2013 remake received inferior reviews compared to the original 1976 film adaptation.
## Carrie White Scene
Summer H. Howell portrays Carrie White in a shower after her first period in the series.
## Prime Video Release
The series is available on Prime Video starting October 7, 2026.
## Stephen King's Legacy
Stephen King's 'Carrie' remains a cultural touchstone in horror literature with multiple adaptations over the decades.
## Key takeaway

Prime Video debuts Stephen King's 'Carrie' series on October 7, 2026, with Mike Flanagan as creator and executive producer.