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Prime Video has renewed its Stephen King adaptation Carrie for a second season after a No. 1 debut.
Prime Video has renewed Carrie for a second season. The series premiered on Prime Video on October 7, 2026, and adapts Stephen King's 1974 debut novel to the present day.
Season one follows Carrie as she enters public high school after her father's death. Flanagan directed four of the eight season one episodes. The season one cast includes Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Alison Thornton and Matthew Lillard.
Amazon MGM Studios reports that the series draws strength among female viewers and international audiences. In its first two weeks, Carrie ranked No. 1 on Prime Video in more than 100 territories.
Details about the second season, including its premiere timing and cast, were not included in the available information.
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From October Premiere to Renewal: Carrie's Path So Far
Season one premiered on October 7, 2026, and ranked No. 1 on Prime Video in more than 100 territories during its first two weeks. Prime Video then renewed the series for a second season. Details about season two, such as its release window, have not yet been reported in the available material.
Studio Points to Female and Global Viewers Behind Renewal
Amazon MGM Studios says the series draws strength among female viewers and international audiences. The studio's reporting highlights these groups alongside the show's No. 1 ranking in more than 100 territories. The figures describe where the studio sees the show's appeal, though the available information does not detail viewing numbers.