Warner Bros. is reuniting one of the most successful duos in modern horror as Mike Flanagan is set to write and direct a new feature film adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Mist.” This project marks the latest collaboration between the filmmaker and the legendary author, continuing a creative partnership that has consistently resonated with audiences and critics alike.

Produced through Flanagan’s Red Room banner alongside Spyglass’ Gary Barber and Chris Stone, as well as Tyler Thompson, the film will revisit the haunting 1980 novella originally published in the “Skeleton Crew” collection. The story follows the residents of a small Maine town who become trapped in a grocery store after a mysterious, creature-filled fog rolls in. While the monsters outside provide the immediate threat, the narrative is famous for exploring the psychological breakdown of the survivors within, as fear and extremism begin to tear the group apart from the inside.

Flanagan is a veteran of the King universe, having previously directed “Gerald’s Game,” “Doctor Sleep,” and “The Life of Chuck.” This news comes as Flanagan continues his deep dive into King’s bibliography; he recently wrapped production on the highly anticipated “Carrie” miniseries for Prime Video. That eight-episode reimagining, which we have covered extensively here at Trevor Decker News, stars Summer H. Howell and is expected to bring a modern, grounded perspective to King’s first published novel.

By taking on “The Mist,” Flanagan steps into territory previously explored by the 2007 film and a 2017 television series, promising a fresh and grounded perspective on one of King’s most claustrophobic and socially resonant tales.