Summary

• The Pope's Exorcist 2 is officially confirmed and in development, thanks to the success of the first film both in theaters and on Netflix.
• While there are few details on the sequel yet, it's likely to feature Russell Crowe returning as Father Gabriele and potentially expand the role of Bishop Lumumba.
• The release date for The Pope's Exorcist 2 is still unknown, but it could potentially arrive sometime in 2025 or earlier.

2023's The Pope's Exorcist was a surprise hit when it was theatrically released, so it's no surprise that The Pope's Exorcist 2 news has surfaced. The horror movie sees Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth, the chief exorcist for the Vatican, who is sent abroad to perform exorcisms. The somewhat by-the-rules demonic possession horror found in the film, and Russell Crowe's star power, is exactly why The Pope's Exorcist became so successful.

The Pope's Exorcist didn't reinvent the wheel, but understood and delivered on audience expectations enough to get The Pope's Exorcist 2 greenlit. While the movie received a mixed reception with a "rotten" 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, the popcorn flick became a surprise audience pleaser, making $76 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo). The film's success didn't end when it left multiplexes, as it also became a huge hit on Netflix. Therefore, it was only a matter of time until there was The Pope's Exorcist 2 news.

The Pope's Exorcist 2 Most Recent News

The Sequel Has Been Green-Lit

No details are known about the sequel yet, but the green light is the first major update since The Pope's Exorcist arrived in 2023.

Though rumblings about a sequel have been going around since the original debuted, the latest news sees The Pope's Exorcist 2 get an official green light. Considering the movie's box-office success, the decision to make a sequel seems like a smart business decision overall. Producer Jeff Katz broke the news on X (formerly Twitter) and was overjoyed about the movie's future. No details are known about the sequel yet, but the green light is the first major update since The Pope's Exorcist arrived in 2023.

The Pope's Exorcist 2 Is Confirmed

More Supernatural Terror Is On The Way

The Pope's Exorcist sequel was teased in April 2023 before finally getting the greenlight in May 2024. While it was projected to make $4-10 million in its opening weekend, The Pope's Exorcist grossed on the top end of that range, making $9.2 million in its first few days. The successful opening weekend likely led to Sony's decision to greenlight the film so quickly. However, while development on the sequel is underway, there are still few details, and it's likely that it's still early in the development process.

Stream The Pope's Exorcist on Netflix.

The Pope's Exorcist 2 Cast

Will Father Amorth Return?

While no cast members have been confirmed for The Pope's Exorcist 2, Russell Crowe will undoubtedly return as Father Amorth, as he's the face of the franchise. Cornell John will probably return as Bishop Lumumba in The Pope's Exorcist 2 cast too, as the first movie hinted at a larger role for the bishop in the sequel. There were a surprising number of survivors in The Pope's Exorcist, leaving the door open for any one of them to return for The Pope's Exorcist 2 cast. However, as the sequel will likely be following Gabriele as he conducts a different exorcism, the movie will likely have a completely different ensemble cast.

The cast members who could return include:

The Pope's Exorcist 2 Story

Father Amorth's Many Cases

Given how early in the development process the movie is, there's no confirmation on The Pope's Exorcist 2 story. However, the first film does set up a sequel. At the end of The Pope's Exorcist, it's revealed that what Gabriele had dealt with was just one of 200 fallen angels, hinting that the exorcist will make 199 more visits. Just as the first movie was based on true events, there are other real exorcisms The Pope's Exorcist 2 could use for its narrative too. Bishop Lumumba and Gabriele also become close allies in the movie's finale, setting up a buddy-exorcist follow-up with Lumumba along for the ride.