Warner Bros. Taps Mike Flanagan for New Feature Adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist
Burbank, Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
Warner Bros. secures Mike Flanagan to write and direct a new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist, continuing their strategic partnership following the critical success of Doctor Sleep.
Strategic Production Alignment
Warner Bros. Pictures has officially greenlit a new feature film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1980 novella The Mist, reuniting the studio with filmmaker Mike Flanagan on February 10, 2026 [1][4]. Under the terms of the deal, Flanagan is set to direct and write the screenplay for the project, cementing his status as a primary architect of modern King adaptations [1][5]. The production structure underscores a collaborative effort between Flanagan’s Red Room banner and Spyglass Media Group; Flanagan will produce alongside Tyler Thompson, while Gary Barber and Chris Stone are attached as producers for Spyglass [1][5]. Alexandra Magistro will serve as executive producer for Red Room [2].
Leveraging Established Intellectual Property
The decision to revisit The Mist highlights the enduring marketability of Stephen King’s bibliography in the current theatrical landscape. The novella, originally published in the Skeleton Crew collection, depicts a small town in Maine besieged by a mysterious fog concealing deadly creatures, a premise that explores the rapid disintegration of societal norms under pressure [1][4]. This narrative was previously adapted into a 2007 feature film by Frank Darabont and a short-lived 2017 television series [2][5]. While the 2007 film is often cited for its controversial ending—which King himself praised—Warner Bros. is betting that Flanagan’s distinct stylistic approach can revitalize the property for contemporary audiences [4][5].