Mike Flanagan, the horror filmmaker, says he wants to make a Jaws movie in the franchise, according to Deadline. He sees the opening in the sequels rather than a new version of Steven Spielberg's original, according to Bloody Disgusting. He described a take on the Jaws universe as something that "could be a blast," according to Deadline the Deadline report. ComingSoon reported he gave the answer in an r/horror AMA, a live fan question session, hosted by Prime Video to promote his Carrie series the ComingSoon report.
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- Why sequels instead of a remake?
- Why is he open to franchises now?
- What about his Jurassic idea?
- What should viewers follow now?
Why sequels instead of a remake?
Flanagan said no one will ever get close to Spielberg's original Jaws. He said there is "a ton of room for improvement on the sequels," according to Bloody Disgusting the Bloody Disgusting report.
That frames his interest as continuation, not replacement. It respects the first film while treating later entries as open creative space.
Why is he open to franchises now?
Flanagan said he spent much of his career thinking he would not do franchises or sequels. He now loves playing in a world he knows, respects and adores with his own spin, according to CBR.
That shift matters for viewers tracking his choices. A known universe gives him character history and audience memory to build on.
What about his Jurassic idea?
In the same AMA, Flanagan said a Jurassic movie could also be fun. He would want to go "really scary" and make a true dinosaur horror film, according to CineCorner UK.
The comment shows his interest centers on suspense and horror tools. Readers who like creature tension can see the link between a shark sequel and a dinosaur story.
What should viewers follow now?
Dagens.com noted no concrete Jaws sequel with Flanagan has been announced. Neither Universal Pictures nor Amblin Entertainment has said he is in contention for one. His current slate gives viewers something concrete to follow.
That work shows how he handles familiar horror material. Flanagan is occupied with his eight-episode Carrie series on Prime Video and The Exorcist: Martyrs, starring Scarlett Johansson, according to Inverse the Inverse report. The Exorcist: Martyrs is dated for theaters March 12, 2027.
- Follow his eight-episode Carrie series on Prime Video.
- Track The Exorcist: Martyrs, starring Scarlett Johansson.
- Expect no Jaws schedule from Universal Pictures or Amblin Entertainment.