First Trailer for Al Pacino and Dan Stevens' Horror Film 'The Ritual' Unveiled

The upcoming exorcism movie, inspired by a real-life 1928 case, is set to release in theaters on June 6, 2025.

The trailer for 'The Ritual,' starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens as priests performing an exorcism, was released on March 25, 2025.
The film is based on the documented 1928 exorcism of Emma Schmidt, also known as Anna Ecklund, in Iowa, which was sanctioned by the Catholic Church.
Directed by David Midell, who co-wrote the script with Enrico Natale, the movie blends historical authenticity with classic horror tropes.
The cast includes Abigail Cowen as Emma Schmidt, with supporting roles by Ashley Greene, Patricia Heaton, and Ben Foster.
Distributed by XYZ Films, the movie's release date was rescheduled from April 18, 2025, to June 6, 2025, to target summer audiences.