Mike Flanagan says he would like to make a Jaws or Jurassic film
In a Reddit AMA, director Mike Flanagan said he wishes he could make a Jaws film and that a scary Jurassic film "could be a blast". The AMA promoted his Carrie series and his Exorcist film.
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Mixed · 2Director Mike Flanagan said in a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Friday 9 October 2026 that he would like to make a Jaws film and that a Jurassic film "could be a blast". DeadlineN “In an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit, Flanagan told fans it “could be a blast” to make a Jaws or Jurassic movie” Read at Deadline ↗ The A.V. ClubLC “made during a Reddit AMA he did on Friday” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ Centre · 1Flanagan said he had spent much of his career thinking he would not do franchises or sequels, but now loves playing in a world he knows and respects and putting his own spin on it. DeadlineN “I spent a lot of my career thinking I wouldn’t do franchises or sequels, and – whoops – but I really love getting to play in a world I know and respect and adore, and put my own spin on it,”” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 1On Jaws, Flanagan said "no one will EVER get close to the original" but that there is "a ton of room for improvement on the sequels". DeadlineN “no one will EVER get close to the original, but there is a ton of room for improvement on the sequels.” Read at Deadline ↗
Left · 1On Jurassic, Flanagan said they would want to go "really scary" and that "a true dinosaur horror film would be a blast". The A.V. ClubLC “A Jurassic movie could be a blast too, I’d want to go really scary with it. A true dinosaur horror film would be a blast.” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ Left · 1The AMA promoted Flanagan's Carrie series, which Prime Video released in full, and an Exorcist film that Flanagan is working on. The A.V. Club names the film Martyrs and says its trailer debuted at New York Comic-Con. The A.V. ClubLC “his soon-to-be-released Exorcist movie, Martyrs, which rolled out its trailer at New York Comic-Con this weekend”“his Carrie show, which just dropped all its episodes on Prime Video” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ Centre · 1Deadline reported in November 2025 that Scarlett Johansson is attached to star in the Exorcist film, whose cast also includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, John Leguizamo, Diane Lane and Carla Gugino. DeadlineN “In November 2025, Deadline reported that Scarlett Johansson is attached to star in Flanagan’s Exorcist film.”“The cast also includes Jacobi Jupe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne, John Leguizamo, Sasha Calle, and Diane Lane.” Read at Deadline ↗
Left · 1The A.V. Club commented that a Jurassic film is probably more feasible, since Universal has let directors experiment with the brand, including the horror-minded Jurassic World: Rebirth last year. It called the Jaws wish "a pretty profound statement of confidence" because the franchise declined after leaving its original creators, with Hollywood largely giving up after 1987's Jaws: The Revenge. The A.V. ClubLC “Universal’s been pretty willing to let directors toy with that brand of late, including the more horror-minded Jurassic World: Rebirth last year”“Hollywood basically gave up on trying after 1987’s Jaws: The Revenge” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ Left · 1Flanagan also mentioned an original project, Spirit In The Sky, which Flanagan said "might be the thesis of my career". The A.V. Club also noted Flanagan's Dark Tower TV adaptation is taking a long time to get off the ground. The A.V. ClubLC “Might be the thesis of my career. I’d love to do that some day”“it’s taking Flanagan such a long time to get his Dark Tower TV adaptation off the ground” Read at The A.V. Club ↗
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Left1 outlet
- Framing
- A.V. Club treats it as a playful, commentary-heavy piece on Flanagan's franchise appetite, weighing how realistic each wish is.
- Emphasis
- Franchise history, Jaws's decline after Jaws: The Revenge, the feasibility of Jurassic, and Flanagan's original project Spirit In The Sky.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not list the Exorcist cast or mention Scarlett Johansson.
- Charged language
- “IP blood”“apex Hollywood nostalgia predator”
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“Flanagan’s apparently gotten a taste for IP blood.” — The A.V. Club
“has presumably made some apex Hollywood nostalgia predator’s nostrils twitch” — The A.V. Club
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Deadline runs a short trade news item built on the Reddit quotes, tied to Flanagan's Exorcist film.
- Emphasis
- The direct quotes and the Exorcist cast and casting details.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Offers no analysis of the feasibility of a Jaws or Jurassic film and does not mention Spirit In The Sky.
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Flanagan made the remarks in a Reddit AMA.
- Flanagan said he wishes he could make a Jaws movie and that a scary Jurassic film could be a blast.
- Flanagan is working on an Exorcist film and recently released a Carrie series.
Mike Flanagan person
Flanagan says they have come around to franchise work, wish they could make a Jaws film, and would want a scary Jurassic film. They also hope to make the original Spirit In The Sky someday.
“Honestly, I wish to hell I could make a JAWS movie.” — Deadline
“if I could do that the way I want to, it might be my ultimate artistic statement.” — The A.V. Club
Left1 article
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Mike Flanagan out here openly wishing someone would let him make a new Jaws
Sympathetic Wry, opinionated take that treats Flanagan's Jaws wish as a bold show of confidence.
Centre1 article
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Mike Flanagan Says He Would Want To Make A ‘Jaws’ & ‘Jurassic’ Movie: “Could Be A Blast”
Neutral Straight trade report relaying Flanagan's AMA quotes with Exorcist cast background.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 9 Oct 22:34 First DeadlineN Mike Flanagan Says He Would Want To Make A ‘Jaws’ & ‘Jurassic’ Movie: “Could Be A Blast”
- 10 Oct 02:21 +3h 48m The A.V. ClubLC Mike Flanagan out here openly wishing someone would let him make a new Jaws
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