Mike Flanagan's Carrie has remained under the radar for fans for a while, which is why it is surprising that the Prime Video adaptation of the Stephen King novel finally revealed the release window this week. It appears the creators have chosen an ideal release window: October. This is not surprising, as IT: Welcome to Derry, another Stephen King adaptation, was also released in October 2025.One of the show’s actresses, Katee Sackhoff, confirmed the Halloween 2026 release window for the series at a Fan Expo Vancouver panel on Saturday. It should also be noted that as of now, Sackhoff's role in the show has been kept under wraps.What did Prime Video's Carrie actress Katee Sackhoff say? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Fan Expo panel was dedicated to all the iconic actors associated with the Star Wars franchise, including Katee Sackhoff. In that panel, Sackhoff was asked about the upcoming adaptation of the Stephen King novel. To this, the actress gave the following answer:"Back to Mike Flanagan, yeah... the Flanniverse... October of 2026, Carrie comes out on Amazon. You guys are in for a treat. It's very good. It's very good."She further teased that the series, like its source material and the Brian De Palma film, will have blood and fire, meaning it will be suitable for adults only:"I mean, it's 'Carrie.' There's fire? ... There might be some blood. Yeah, I'm just excited. You guys are gonna love it. Mike Flanagan is, so good at what he does: smart, psychological horror."Moreover, Sackhoff also praised Mike Flanagan's contribution to the series and the overall Stephen King adaptations in general:"And he's very, very good at adapting Stephen King, and Stephen trusts him. So, as you can tell in the press, Stephen's giving him his entire library. He's like, 'You can do this one and you can do this one. How about this one? How about this one?'""What do we know about the Prime Video horror series? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIt is an adaptation of Stephen King's 1974 book, showrun by Mike Flanagan and headlined by Summer H. Howell as the titular character. It was officially greenlit in April last year. Vernon Sanders, the head of television for Amazon MGM Studios, released the following statement:“’Carrie’ is an iconic story that has withstood the test of time with continued cultural relevance. With Mike Flanagan at the helm and the accomplished team assembled including executive producer Trevor Macy this provocative series is sure to captivate our global customers.”Joining Howell are the following actors in key roles:Samantha Sloyan: Margaret WhiteAmber Midthunder: Rita DesjardinSiena Agudong: Sue SnellAlison Thornton: Chris HargensenJoel Oulette: Tommy RossThe official logline describes the series as:“Bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White (Howell), who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father’s sudden and untimely death, Carrie finds herself contending with the alien landscape of public High School, a bullying scandal that shatters her community, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.”Are you excited for the Stephen King adaptation? Let us know.