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After the $500 million Dodgers' title repeat, what's next for MLB? RONALD BLUM November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM 2 1 / 3APTOPIX World Series Dodgers Blue Jays BaseballLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and pitcher Roki Sasaki celebrate after their win against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of baseball's World Series, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Toronto.

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1 / 3APTOPIX World Series Dodgers Blue Jays BaseballLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and pitcher Roki Sasaki celebrate after their win against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of baseball's World Series, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

NEW YORK (AP) — The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as the sport's best team and drew more attention to baseball's payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations.

Los Angeles' 5-4, 11-inning win over Toronto in Game 7 on Saturday night capped a postseason with seven winner-take-all games, two more than any previous year.

Shohei Ohtani is building a case as the sport's best player ever with his unprecedented two-way performances, captivating audiences outside the U.S. unlike any previous player.

"It just absolutely been the greatest benefit to the game that you can imagine throughout the year," baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.

Toronto's success this year sparked interest throughout Canada, which gave the Blue Jays nationwide support.

Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Paul Skenes and Cal Raleigh already have committed to play for the United States in next year's World Baseball Classic, which is gaining increased interest with each addition.

And MLB is negotiating to send big league players to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during an extended All-Star break.

"Players are interested in playing, whether it's for the Team USA or any number of other teams around the world," union head Tony Clark said.

The Dodgers are already talking about a three-peat

Minutes after the Dodgers became the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, Dodgers star Freddie Freeman said matching that pinstriped power was the next goal.

"The Yankees are three-time back-to-back," he said, "so we get to use that same narrative next year."

Those Yankees are among just four instances of teams winning three or more consecutive championships alongside five by the 1949-53 Yankees, four by the 1936-39 Yankees and three by the 1972-74 Oakland Athletics.

Big market spending sparks talk of salary-cap proposal

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts attracted attention after the National League Championship Series sweep of Milwaukee when he yelled to Los Angeles fans: "They said the Dodgers are ruining baseball. Let's get four more wins and really ruin baseball!"

Los Angeles entered the World Series having spent $509.5 million in major league payroll and projected luxury tax, plus another $6.5 million for pitcher Roki Sasaki's minor league signing bonus.

Including Sasaki's bonus, the Dodgers spending for its two World Series title teams totaled at least $890 million. The New York Mets, who failed to reach the playoffs this year after getting knocked out in last year's NLCS, have spent about $860 million in 2024 and '25.

In a sign of how much payroll disparity has increased, the Athletics spent less than $150 million over the same period.

Manfred repeatedly has said owners haven't settled on their labor proposals, but the players' association is bracing to resist a push for a salary cap. Demand for a cap from owners is what led to a 7 1/2-month strike in 1994-95 and the first cancellation of the World Series in 90 years.

The labor contract expires on Dec. 2, 2026, and bargaining is likely to start this winter or spring.

More Japanese players likely headed to MLB

Following the success of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, more Japanese players may sign with MLB teams.

Munetaka Murakami, a third baseman and first baseman who turns 26 in February, is expected to be posted by the Yakult Swallows. He hit .273 with 22 homers and 47 RBIs this year, limited to 56 games by an oblique injury. A two-time Central League MVP, in 2022 he hit 56 homers to break Sadaharu Oh's record for a Japanese-born player while becoming the youngest player to earn Japan's Triple Crown.

Kazuma Okamoto, a 29-year-old third baseman and first baseman. will be posted by the Yomiuri Giants. He has 248 homers in 11 Central League seasons, hitting 30 or more from 2018-23.

Tatsuya Imai, a 27-year-old right-hander, could be posted by the Seibu Lions. He struck out 17 against Yokohama on June 17, breaking Daisuke Matsuzaka's prior team record of 16 from 2004.

Here come the robots

Game 7 of the World Series was MLB's last with human umpires making all ball/strike calls.

Starting next season, the Automated Ball/Strike System will be installed in all big league ballparks and batters, catchers and pitchers will be able to appeal decisions to a high-tech system of cameras tracking each pitch and judging whether it crossed home plate within the strike zone.

Each team has the ability to challenge two calls per game and a team retains its challenge if successful, similar to the regulations for video review, which has been in place for many calls since 2014. Teams that exhaust their challenges get one additional challenge in each extra inning

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The Definitive Timeline of Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas's PreSplit Relationship Mehera BonnerNovember 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM 0 Summer 2025 surprised us with several new relationships: Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. Justin Trudeau and famous fan of space Katy Perry. And of course, Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise. These two are newly over, but if you're wondering when things took a turn from the friend zone to something more, we have a timeline to dip into. February 13, 2025 The Daily Mail posts pics of Tom and Ana chilling in London after dinner, where they pose for photos with fans.

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Summer 2025 surprised us with several new relationships: Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. Justin Trudeau and famous fan of space Katy Perry. And of course, Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise. These two are newly over, but if you're wondering when things took a turn from the friend zone to something more, we have a timeline to dip into.

February 13, 2025

The Daily Mail posts pics of Tom and Ana chilling in London after dinner, where they pose for photos with fans. Everyone's like WAIT, IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY, but then Ana is also seen with her rumored boyfriend Manuel Anido Cuesta.

Meanwhile, a source tells People that Ana and Tom were simply "discussing potential collaborations down the line," and "appeared to have no romantic connection, just friends."

March 15, 2025

Tom and Ana are spotted together again, this time arriving to London on a helicopter. The vibes are "huh."

April 14, 2025

You guessed it: they're in London again! Pics or it didn't happen:

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Another day, another sighting (via TMZ) of Tom and Ana arriving to London via helicopter—and this time Tom is flying. The next day, a source tells People that they are "maybe" celebrating Anas' birthday together.

May 3, 2025

The Daily Mail posts pics of Ana and Tom leaving David Beckham's 50th birthday together. Curious!

May 14, 2025

A source tells Us Weekly that romance is blossoming between Tom and Ana. "It's low-key, still new and in the early stages," they say, adding that "Their romance is definitely on the down low."

The insider also confirms that Ana and Tom's hang in February was to discuss work, but then a "relationship developed" into "feelings," leaving Tom "super smitten."

"They've gone out on some dates and it's very low-key," the source adds. "It's in the early stages and he's been courting her.... She isn't looking for anything to move too fast, she's taking it really slow."

May 15, 2025

Ana is asked about Tom on Good Morning America, saying "It's so much fun, and we're definitely working on a lot of things. Not just one, but a few projects with Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie and, of course, Tom. I'm so excited."

May 22, 2025

Ana tells Women's Wear Daily,"Obviously, everyone knows I'm working with Tom Cruise. And of course I'm doing crazy training, as you do when you're working with Tom. It's another level that just keeps setting the bar higher and higher. But it's so much fun."

June 4, 2025

Ana is once again asked about Tom, this time by Variety, and says "You know what, he supports every movie. He really wants the industry and cinema to do well and [wants] people going to the theaters. We're working together, so he got to see Ballerina, and he actually really liked it. He loved John Wick. It is very special that someone like him is supporting. It is really special, in general, to have other actors and people supporting each other. We can do well all together."

July 18, 2025

Ana and Tom are spotted vacationing together in Spain while Ana reads Sierra Greer's book Annie Bot, about an AI robot who "was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner" and was "designed to satisfy his emotional and physical needs." Mmkay!

Meanwhile, People talks to a source who says the pair "have a special work relationship," and that Ana's been prepping for their first project together: "Tom is crazy hardworking and she's very excited to work with him. She calls it an opportunity of a lifetime."

July 26, 2025

Tom and Ana are spotted at an Oasis show in the background of the second video in this post from DJ Goldie.

July 27, 2025

They're spotted holding hands in Vermont in pics obtained by TMZ, seeeeeeemingly confirming the fact that they're more than friendly colleagues.

July 30, 2025

A source tells People that Ana and Tom have "become incredibly close" and that "Ana loves Vermont. It's her place to rest and recharge. She was excited to host Tom and show him around. She took him to all her favorite spots."

The insider adds that Ana "really enjoys spending time with him. They've become incredibly close and Tom continues to be a huge support — both personally and professionally."

October 16, 2025

Looks like Tom and Ana are over.

"Like any good movie, it all comes to an end, and that was the case for Tom and Ana," a source tells the Daily Mail. "They got together to see if they would be able to work together, and that developed into something more, which neither of them expected."

They add, "They ended up realizing that they should keep it professional because they weren't able to figure it out as a couple and they wanted to save the future of their friendship and their movie."

October 31, 2025

A source tells the Us Weekly, "Tom and Ana are done for now. It was more Ana's decision because things were moving fast and she started to get a little uncomfortable with how fast it was going." They add, in part, "She still likes him a lot, and they have a connection. They will see how things go in the future."

That brings us up to date, but stay tuned!

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It's 3:00 p.m. on a Wednesday in SoHo, and outside the about-to-open Longines boutique, a crowd has gathered—not just paparazzi, but the sort of carefully dressed tourists and shoppers who populate the neighborhood during business hours. A passing couple stops to ask what's going on, and a young man in a cream sweater beams at them. "Jennifer Lawrence is in there!"

Inside the store, Lawrence is perched in an accent chair and doing that thing she does so well: radiating movie-star energy while also appearing to be a completely normal person. She's wearing a brown sweater with a matching brown cardigan thrown around her shoulders, along with a short black skirt with a doubled-over effect. She pulls up the hem a bit to show me the construction. "It's a sweater over a sweater," she explains, "but I didn't put a skirt over a skirt." (Actually, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen did—the entire look is by The Row.)

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Lawrence is here to launch the boutique and celebrate the debut of the watch brand's latest model. "The PrimaLuna," she says, extending one arm to show it off. "I don't normally call watches by their government names, but it's elegant. I only recently started wearing watches as jewelry, and I think that it's a really beautiful piece of jewelry."

The PrimaLuna is actually a relaunch of a classic moonphase style from the 193-year-old Swiss brand. With a domed 34-mm case and 48 sapphires, it has a lunar glamour that feels horologically relevant in a moment when more and more women's watches are starting to look like bracelets. "It's a statement," Lawrence says. "And it's permanent. It's not a trend. It's nice to have something so practical that's also beautiful."

The watch comes with a mother-of-pearl dial. Sharif Hamza

At 35 years old, with a résumé full of hit films and two small kids, Lawrence is in a stage of life where it helps to be decisive—even when it comes to accessories. "I'm in a phase where I'm wearing more permanent jewelry, as opposed to changing it. So I have an ear cuff that I've been wearing every day, and I have anklets that I wear every day." She sounds like any other busy mom, but her daily style is becoming the stuff of New York legend. She's regularly photographed around the city wearing the kind of accessible-yet-perfect outfits that make other city women want to go home and take apart their closets to see if they can achieve the same look.

And it turns out she's finding inspiration in the same places the rest of us are. "I notice silhouettes either online or in the streets," she says, "and living in New York is really inspirational." One thing she's clocked recently is the return of the Y2K-style layering—not the sophisticated The Row situation she has on now, but tank tops upon tank tops upon tank tops. "I started seeing the layers coming back, which is just fun when you're old enough to remember the trends in the early 2000s, with the tank hanging below the shirt."

She likes a dress over pants, she says, but she wants nothing to do with that era's other reigning silhouette. "Skinny jeans are dead, which I'm happy about. I don't want somebody to be able to tell with absolute clarity the difference of size between my thigh and my ankle."

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With press ramping up for her new movie, Die, My Love, she's also been photographed out and about in high fashion, like the fresh-off-the-runway Dior, pulled from Jonathan Anderson's first collection for the house, that she wore to the Rome Film Festival. In the film, she plays Grace, a new mother losing herself to postpartum psychosis. "I definitely resonated with it because [motherhood] is such an identity shift," she says. "You're all of a sudden so important to this one person that another part of you starts to feel invisible." Holding up her hands, she tries to illustrate the difference between life pre- and post-kids. "It just feels like, I mean, Old Testament, New Testament."

Does she find that her style gets influenced by the characters she plays? "It happens every time," she says. "It's something that I seriously have to keep in control. I see it happening while I'm shooting, and then I look back at pictures and I'm like, Who is that? Grace was very influential. I noticed when I started to dress like her." Even Katniss Everdeen? "Well, maybe not Katniss. Although I can't put my hair in a braid without being like"—she lowers her voice to a goofy register—"Oh, you want somebody to bring up the movie?" This is the high-low magic of Jennifer Lawrence: Oscar winner, mom, wearer of sapphire-encrusted timepieces, and still totally willing to launch into a silly voice if it helps get the point across.

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Jonathan Bennett reveals why he doesn't want his "Mean Girls" character to be gay in the sequel (exclusive) Mekishana PierreNovember 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM 0 Jonathan Bennett would never turn down a chance to return to the Mean Girls universe — yes, it's a multiverse, Tina Fey said so — but he would prefer that his iconic ladies man remain as such.

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Jonathan Bennett would never turn down a chance to return to the Mean Girls universe — yes, it's a multiverse, Tina Fey said so — but he would prefer that his iconic ladies man remain as such.

"I think Aaron would be straight," Bennett tells host Tommy DiDario in Entertainment Weekly's exclusive preview of his upcoming appearance on the I've Never Said This Before podcast, when the host questions if he would want Aaron Samuels to be depicted as gay in a potential sequel, considering his own sexuality.

Bennett, who is over 20 years removed from playing the North Shore hottie who catches the eye of Lindsay Lohan's Cady Heron and Rachel McAdams' Regina George, points out that "almost all the guys" who play the major characters in Mean Girls have come out as queer since the film's release, "which is just funny to me."

Bennett, Daniel Franzese (who played Damian Leigh), and Rajiv Surendra (who played Kevin Gnapoor) were all closeted while making Mean Girls, and came out in 2017, 2014, and 2018, respectively.

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"I think Aaron would be straight because I wouldn't want to change the narrative of Aaron Samuels because Jonathan Bennett is gay. You would keep the narrative of Aaron Samuels because that's the story," he reasons.

That's not to say that Bennett doesn't have ideas on what would happen should a sequel come to fruition. The Finding Mr. Christmas star acknowledges that no one has actually conceptualized the idea of a follow-up to the 2004 film, but says the desire to reprise their original roles is there for "99 percent of the cast."

Bennett tells DiDario, "I don't think there's been an actual conversation between us that I can remember. But, like, in the group chat, do we want to do it? Yes. It's just, we did that movie 22 years ago, so it's like... everyone grows up. We were kids shooting this movie. And then you grow up and get your lives... So it's like, we would love to come back and bring the band back together. It's just way above my pay grade. That's a Tina Fey question."

And if Fey gives a sequel the green light, Bennett shares that he believes his character would have become a teacher in the decades since the original film.

"Why don't we just do the movie everyone wants; we all come back, I'm a teacher at the school, the girls are grown up [and] have their own kids, and now their daughters are coming to school," Bennett suggests, adding that the film's plot would center on the parents' of the kids in school as they're the former Mean Girls. "It's just in your face, like, that's the storyline. It's not rocket science."

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The actor quips that as someone that does Hallmark Channel movies, he thinks "a lot about multi-generational viewing," which would be a perfect way for both new and old fans of Mean Girls to enjoy a sequel.

"You could have a storyline for all the parents who are the millennials that are fans of the movie [and] grew up with it; so they're going to be attached to, like Lacey, Amanda, me. And then you have the kids who are the new [stars] for their kids to be watching, so they can identify with those kids," Bennett pitches.

DiDario jokes that Bennett is "such a producer," which the star takes on the chin, adding, "Tina, write [the movie]. I ain't getting any younger, sweetie."

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Mean Girls — based on the 2002 book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman — has become a modern classic, and inspired a Broadway musical that ran from 2017 to 2019, which laid the foundation for Fey's 2024 movie musical adaptation starring Angourie Rice in the role of Cady, with Reneé Rapp in the role of Regina.

Bennett passed the torch of Aaron Samuels to The Summer I Turned Pretty star Christopher Briney for the film, who called the role a "dream."

As for the possibility of a sequel that features the original stars, Fey previously said she tried to bring back all four actresses for the movie musical but "it didn't come together."

"I have a feeling Paramount would love that. I have not really thought much about that," Fey told The New York Times in January 2024. "To me, part of why the stakes are so high in the story is because everyone's so young and feelings are huge, love is huge and friendship is huge in a way [that it isn't with] middle-aged moms. I love writing about middle-aged people, but I don't know."

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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is opening up about her marriage to Chris Pratt.

In this week's issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands now, the author, 35, says that she and the actor, 46, are loving "this season of life and parenting" with their three kids Lyla, 5, Eloise, 3, and Ford, who turns 1 on Nov. 8, and Pratt's 13-year-old son Jack with ex-wife Anna Faris.

"We do a really good job communicating," she says. "It's something that was really important to both of us from the beginning and continues to be really important to us as life gets busier and crazier, especially as you add more children into the mix."

Schwarzenegger Pratt adds that she and her husband — who got married in 2019 — "balance each other out really well" as parents.

"He has a lot of strengths that I don't have, and I have certain strengths that maybe he doesn't have," she says. "We are a great team. I think it's always keeping in mind that we're a team and that we're doing our best to tackle all the different things. We're also very present in this beautiful season of life of having young children and getting to spend a lot of time with them. It's such a sweet time."

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She and her husband also prioritize their own connection, carving out "micro moments" with each other when their hands are full with their kids.

"When you have a couple kids that are younger it's always important to have these little micro moments throughout the day where you can connect," she says. "I think we put so much pressure on doing date nights or couples trips, but I think just having these moments throughout the day that allow you to connect really takes the pressure off of having to plan something that's over the top. It's honestly more realistic for this phase of life."

At this moment, she says Ford is "a crawling maniac."

"He's just pulling up on everything, giving me a heart attack," she says. "It's wild how there's something new every single day, and it's a beautiful experience. No day is the same."

She says Ford's older sisters "are just obsessed with holding and taking care of" their brother. "Eloise is my bath time helper, and Lyla is always my helper for holding him," she says.

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Recently, Lyla and Eloise realized for the first time that the Kat and Brandy characters in their mom's new children's book Kat and Brandy, out Nov. 4, are based on their mom and her horse.

"It was a sweet little light bulb moment for them," Schwarzenegger Pratt says. "It was really special and oddly emotional and sentimental to be able to read the book to them. This book is not only talking about overcoming fears but also about the healing power of animals.

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The actor recalled an assistant director taking one look at him and saying, &34;You can't go to the set like this.&34; Colin Farrell needed 46 takes to film Minority Report scene after wild birthday night: 'Tom wasn't very happy' The actor recalled an assistant director taking one look at him and saying, &34;You can't go to the set like this.&34; By Emlyn Travis :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/EmlynTravisauthorphotocba6765b433b4f93b9398d18053153b1.jpg) Emlyn Travis is a news writer at . She has been working at EW since 2022. Her work has previously appeared on MTV News, Teen Vogue, and NME.

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If only one of the precogs could have warned Colin Farrell that going out for his birthday would result in one of his crappiest times shooting a movie ever.**

While visiting *The Late Show* on Tuesday, the actor revealed that he partied so hard one night that he needed 46 takes to nail one of his scenes in *Minority Report* with his costar Tom Cruise the next day. **

"I also had one of the worst days I've ever had on a film set [on *Minority Report*]," Farrell admitted to host Stephen Colbert. "It was my birthday on May 31, and we were shooting, and I begged production — who did I think I was? — of a $120 million film if they [could] not have me working on my birthday."

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Tom Cruise, Neal McDonough, and Colin Farrell in 'Minority Report'.

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He quickly learned, however, that not even a birthday can stop production. **

"So of course my pickup was 6 a.m. on May 31, and I got up to all sorts of nonsense the night before," he said. "And I remember getting into bed, and as soon as I turned off the light the phone rang and it was the driver, [who] said, 'It's 10 past 6.' And I went, 'Oh, s---.'"

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Farrell explained that he arrived on set in such a state that it caught the attention of the movie's second assistant director, David H. Venghaus Jr. **

"I got out of the car and he went, 'You can't go to the set like this,'" he recalled. "And I went, 'Just get me six Pacifico Cervezas and a packet of 20 [Marlboro] Red."**

Turning to the audience, Farrell quickly cautioned, "Now, listen, it's not cool because two years later I went to rehab, right? But it worked in the moment. All the holy people that we look to on how to live a life would say the present is all that counts."

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So then Farrell "had a couple of beers" and went to set. "It was terrible," he lamented. "I will never forget the line I had that I couldn't get out. It was, 'I'm sure you've all grasped the fundamental paradox of pre-crime methodology.' That was the line that started the scene."

It got so bad, Farrell said, that the crew began to try to help him out. "I remember one of them coming up and saying, 'Do you want to go out and take a breath of fresh air?'" he said. "And I remember thinking, 'If I go out and take a breath of fresh air, then I'll be under more pressure when I come back in to be better.' And I went, 'No, we'll just go through it.'"

The plan did not work. "We did 46 takes," Farrell deadpanned. "Tom wasn't very happy with me. Tom, who I love, was not very happy!"

To prove his point, Colbert brought out a snapshot from the film that featured Cruise's character, John Anderton, holding a gun to Farrell's Department of Justice agent Danny Witwer's throat. "No, this is what he did. He pulled a gun on you," the host joked. "That's him at the end of the take right there!"

Released in 2002, and adapted from Philip K. Dick's 1956 novella of the same name, *Minority Report *starred Cruise as the head of D.C.'s pre-crime division, which arrests individuals before they can commit any offenses using premonitions received by clairvoyants, a.k.a precogs. However, John finds the tables turning on him when he is accused of a future crime, forcing him to go on the run.

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What an excellent day for an exorcism movie marathon. The 20 best exorcistthemed movies, ranked: From the 1973 original to The Conjuring What an excellent day for an exorcism movie marathon. By Michael Lee Simpson and Kevin Jacobsen October 29, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET Leave a Comment :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/exorcismmovies10282524d4e43a4ad24908aee0a99d5dfa5fe1.jpg) Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil in 'The Exorcist'; Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren in 'The Conjuring'; Jennifer Carpenter as Emily Rose in 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose'.

What an excellent day for an exorcism movie marathon.

The 20 best exorcist-themed movies, ranked: From the 1973 original to The Conjuring

What an excellent day for an exorcism movie marathon.

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Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil in 'The Exorcist'; Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren in 'The Conjuring'; Jennifer Carpenter as Emily Rose in 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose'

Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil in 'The Exorcist'; Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren in 'The Conjuring'; Jennifer Carpenter as Emily Rose in 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose'. Credit:

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William Friedkin's 1973 adaptation of *The Exorcist* left an indelible mark on moviegoers and the horror genre as we know it. Unsuspecting audiences were subjected to unspeakable frights as they watched poor little demon-possessed Regan (Linda Blair) cackle, vomit, twist her head all the way around, and curse like a sailor.

It wasn't just these unholy sights and sounds that terrified viewers, though. It was also the increasingly powerless and horrified reactions of the priests trying to cast out the demons. The exorcism subgenre has experienced a surge in popularity since *The Exorcist*'s initial release, with filmmakers worldwide crafting haunting stories of possession that continue to push the boundaries even further.

Ahead, ** ranks the 20 best exorcist-themed movies to compel you.

20. The Exorcism of God (2021)

María Gabriela de Faría as Esperanza in 'The Exorcism of God'

María Gabriela de Faría as Esperanza in 'The Exorcism of God'. Saban Films/Everett

The Vatican treats him like a king, and the parishioners worship his presence, but Father Peter Williams (Will Beinbrink) has been hiding an unspeakable secret for 18 years. Desperate to bury the memory of an exorcism gone awry, the guilt-ridden priest embarks on humanitarian work in a small Mexican village.

The past not only comes back to haunt him, but it also barrels into the present like a barbaric trainwreck packed with possessed prisoners and disease spreading to the townspeople. Although Venezuelan director/co-writer Alejandro Hidalgo (2013's *The House at the End of Time*) treads all-too-familiar territory — mainly ripping off *The Exorcist* *— *he succeeds on a human level by showing Will's inner brawl with the Devil. —*Michael Lee Simpson*

Where to watch *The Exorcism of God*: Starz**

19. This Is the End (2013)

Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco, and Craig Robinson as themselves in 'This Is the End'

Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco, and Craig Robinson as themselves in 'This Is the End'. Suzanne Hanover/Sony Pictures/Everett

Not in our wildest nightmares did we think a cast of all-star actors — including James Franco, Jonah Hill, and Seth Rogen — would band together in a funny, apocalyptic-themed scare-fest while playing exaggerated versions of themselves.

Beyond comedy, disturbing sequences of horror and gore streak through co-writers/directors Rogen and Evan Goldberg's creative endeavor, including an exorcism scene involving Hill that's a straight-up homage to *The Exorcist*. The possessed actor's eyes glow green, his voice growling as he thrashes on the rattling bed with Jay Baruchel holding a cross high in the air. And, to top it off, the fiendish parody generally received positive reviews — ours included. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *This Is the End*: Starz through Oct. 31, Netflix starting Nov. 1**

18. Deliver Us From Evil (2014)

Olivia Horton as Jane Crenna in 'Deliver Us From Evil'

Olivia Horton as Jane Crenna in 'Deliver Us From Evil'. Andrew Schwartz/Screen Gems/Everett

*Deliver Us From Evil* abandons the churches with possessed nuns and foggy graveyards and instead moves into the heart of the Bronx. At first, the events are grim, but nothing out of the ordinary; a baby dies in an alleyway, and a former soldier beats his wife. But when a mother (Olivia Horton) throws her toddler into a moat surrounding an enclosure full of prowling lions at the zoo, puzzle pieces come together like a satanic symbol.

It's then up to an NYPD officer-turned-demonologist, Ralph (Eric Bana), to team up with a nontraditional Spanish priest (Édgar Ramírez) to stop the demonic plague that's swarming through the city. The resulting storyline explores unconventional exorcism and pagan theology in frightening terms — plus the Doors are rocking on the soundtrack. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *Deliver Us From Evil*: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)**

17. The Cleansing Hour (2019)

Alix Angelis as Lane in 'The Cleansing Hour'

Alix Angelis as Lane in 'The Cleansing Hour'. Shudder/Everett

*The Cleansing Hour* takes the general image of what an exorcism looks like and tosses it out the window. Centered around a staged exorcism webcast hosted by "Father" Max (Ryan Guzman) and best friend Drew (Kyle Gallner), reality vanishes after Drew's fiancée (Alix Angelis) steps up to be the next "possessed" guest.

The show then unravels like a circus, hopping with rabid animals when real demons from the underworld steal the spotlight, feeding off the rising live-stream viewer count. With 17 million watching, the audience, too, becomes possessed — including the president of the United States — providing unpredictable entertainment that morphs into evil when a supposedly harmless, fake exorcism turns all too real. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Cleansing Hour*: AMC+**

16. The Pope's Exorcist (2023)

Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth in 'The Pope's Exorcist'

Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth in 'The Pope's Exorcist'. Jonathan Hession

In many exorcism movies, the possession is the main attraction. While *The Pope's Exorcist* has a doozy of one, this time it's the exorcist who brings something fresh to the table. Based on the real-life recollections of Father Gabriele Amorth, who served as personal exorcist to Pope John Paul II, the film follows the swaggering, Vespa-riding Amorth as he goes on a mission to expel a demon from a Spanish boy named Henry.

Russell Crowe plays Amorth, bringing his unique screen charisma in such a way that prevents the film from becoming too self-serious. —*Kevin Jacobsen***

Where to watch *The Pope's Exorcist*: Hulu

15. The Possession (2012)

Natasha Calis as Emily Brenek in 'The Possession'

Natasha Calis as Emily Brenek in 'The Possession'. Diyah Pera/Lionsgate/Everett

When we think we've visited the coldest cellar of psychological trepidation, director Ole Bornedal (with producer Sam Raimi) picks up a rotary hammer and drills us down to freezing depths with *The Possession*. Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays a basketball coach left raising his daughters (Natasha Calis, Madison Davenport) after a bitter divorce. As many horror fables go, they move into a new home on supernatural turf.

The evil entity here is Abyzou, Hebrew for "Taker of Children." In a classic bait-and-switch, just when they think the demon is gone, Abyzou resurrects in unlikely locations. Wind howls as one of the daughters' body rocks on a gurney, her family lighting candles as a rabbi screams scripture with water crashing in a nearby tub. Though all of this is standard fare for the genre, it's the execution that counts, and the screenplay being based on the supposedly haunted dybbuk box doesn't hurt either. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Possession*: The Roku Channel**

14. The Conjuring 2 (2016)

Madison Wolfe as Janet Hodgson in 'The Conjuring 2'

Madison Wolfe as Janet Hodgson in 'The Conjuring 2'. New Line Cinema/Everett

James Wan's follow-up to the original *Conjuring* sees Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprising their roles as a paranormal investigating power couple. While not entirely up to par with its predecessor, its incorporation of the Amityville house murders, Joseph Bishara's haunting musical score, and Wan's hyper-frenzied direction should still leave most *Conjuring* fans satisfied.

*The Conjuring 2* is filled with sudden jolts, dog bells signaling danger, self-moving fire engine toys, and the infamous Crooked Man — all shot with cinematic tricks borrowed from '70s-era filmmaking. As a grand finale, the last exorcism rips and roars with rain, broken shower curtain rods, flashes of lightning, and an overturned tree under the window where Wilson's character's life hangs in the balance. Terrifying and compelling, Wan proves once again he's a puppet master of the genre. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Conjuring 2*: HBO Max**

13. Constantine (2005)

Keanu Reeves as John Constantine and Rachel Weisz as Angela Dodson/Mammon in 'Constantine'

Keanu Reeves as John Constantine and Rachel Weisz as Angela Dodson/Mammon in 'Constantine'. Warner Bros/Everett

Originally considered an unfortunate Keanu Reeves blunder, *Constantine* has since become something of a cult classic, with fans eagerly awaiting a sequel now in development. Starring alongside Rachel Weisz (playing twins Angela and Isabel Dodson), Reeves stars as John Constantine, a demonologist who sends evil spirits straight to hell while contending with Gabriel (Tilda Swinton) and Lucifer (Peter Stormare).

The summoning of evil is tenfold here. For example, there's an exorcism where John stands over a possessed girl (Jhoanna Trias) to cast out a "soldier demon," pressing a cross bathed in sunlight into her forehead. He pushes down, her flesh burning as several men hold a mirror above the bed. Loosely based on DC Comics' *Hellblazer*, images and dialogue spring with animation off the '80s pulp pages, unleashing both demons and *Constantine *fandom in the same whirlwind of horror-fantasyland. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *Constantine*: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)**

12. The Last Exorcism (2010)

(Clockwise from upper left): Patrick Fabian as Cotton Marcus, Louis Herthum as Louis Sweetzer, Caleb Landry Jones as Caleb Sweetzer, and Ashley Bell as Nell Margaret Sweetzer in 'The Last Exorcism'

(Clockwise from upper left): Patrick Fabian as Cotton Marcus, Louis Herthum as Louis Sweetzer, Caleb Landry Jones as Caleb Sweetzer, and Ashley Bell as Nell Margaret Sweetzer in 'The Last Exorcism'. Patti Perret/Lionsgate/Everett

*The Last Exorcism*'s first half utilizes single-camera coverage, and escalates to multi-camera as the fear temperature rises to a boil. Patrick Fabian stars as Cotton Marcus, a cynical reverend (and self-described demonic-casting conman) with a faith crisis in Baton Rouge, La. When he receives a letter from a farmer (Louis Herthum), "Devil," "daughter," and "livestock" jump off the paper.

In other words: The farmer's possessed daughter is slaughtering his farm animals. Cotton then springs into action as a documentary crew captures his last exorcism in crazed found footage style. The result is a more intimate glimpse into the exorcism genre, putting the viewer right in the room with the fearful action. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Last Exorcism*: The Roku Channel**

11. Agnes (2021)

Hayley McFarland as Agnes in 'Agnes'

Hayley McFarland as Agnes in 'Agnes'. Magnet Releasing/Everett

"Be gone, seducer. Your place is in solitude." So says the priest (Ben Hall) to Sister Agnes (Hayley McFarland), who writhes in a dark room, foaming at the mouth before a gathering of fellow Carmelite nuns. Unfolding like a tragedy in the aftermath of diabolical events makes *Agnes* that much more of an effective horror story. As a prelude, that exorcism haunts the rest of the film when Agnes leaves the church to live a normal life — or so she thinks.

The demons transform into trauma, operating between flashbacks of the Santa Teresa covenant with bloody faces and slamming doors to the grocery store where Agnes works in the present. Director Mickey Reece (*Country Gold*) seamlessly — and cleverly — blends horror and drama through a film that brims with looming threats, a crisis of faith, and unanswered prayers. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *Agnes*: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)**

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10. The Exorcist III (1990)

George C. Scott as Lieutenant William F. Kinderman in 'The Exorcist III'

George C. Scott as Lieutenant William F. Kinderman in 'The Exorcist III'. Everett Collection

A hidden gem overshadowed by the legacy of the original, William Peter Blatty — the author of *The Exorcist*'s book and screenplay — steps up to direct this third installment. Blatty wisely sets the story 17 years later, ignores the events of *Exorcist II: The Heretic*, and makes this the final installment (after 1980's *The Ninth Configuration*) in his authorized Trilogy of Faith.

Lieutenant Kinderman (George C. Scott) sees parallels between a current murder investigation and the "Gemini Killer" executed 15 years earlier, with a hospital panicking as bodies drop like flies on every floor. Horror fanatics have considered *III*'s qualities without writing a list of comparisons to the original. Its many nail-biting scenes are petrifying, to say the least. As No. 3 in a long-running franchise, people often forget how *The Exorcist III* is a good movie in its own right. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Exorcist III*: Amazon Prime Video**

9. The Devil's Doorway (2018)

Lalor Roddy as Father Thomas Riley and Lauren Coe as Kathleen O'Brien in 'The Devil's Doorway'

Lalor Roddy as Father Thomas Riley and Lauren Coe as Kathleen O'Brien in 'The Devil's Doorway'. IFC Midnight

Two Irish Catholic priests, Father Riley (Lalor Roddy) and Father Thornton (Ciaran Flynn) visit the nun-established Magdalene Asylum to investigate a Virgin Mary statue bleeding from the eyes in the chapel. Father Thornton records the entire process as part of his work for the Vatican, which gets scarier by the minute; hands blaze with fire, children's voices sing in cellars, evil nuns run about, and flashlights reveal satanic images in the dark.

When Father Riley attempts to cleanse the demonized Kathleen (Lauren Coe), he asks: "Do you remember the statues upstairs?" to which she responds, "I love the statues, Father...the Blessed Virgin especially." The writers mold a peculiar premise in their screenplay by avoiding another dime-a-dozen found footage spectacle, instead turning a very careful eye toward the real-life atrocities committed by the church — plus some genuine scares. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Devil's Doorway*: The Roku Channel**

8. The Rite (2011)

Anthony Hopkins (back) as Father Lucas Trevant and Marta Gastini as Rosaria in 'The Rite'

Anthony Hopkins (back) as Father Lucas Trevant and Marta Gastini as Rosaria in 'The Rite'. Warner Bros/Everett

Like how blood is the hallmark of a slasher, shrieks echoing through church corridors put the stamp on the standard exorcism film. That's spot-on here, with Anthony Hopkins' intense performance as a Welsh Jesuit exorcist. Based on Matt Baglio's *The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist*, the story follows an American seminary student (Colin O'Donoghue) in Italy, where he learns from the very best.

Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, *The Rite *delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres. Hopkins' performance is wide-ranging, swinging the pendulum from an eccentric clergyman to a man overcome by darkness. Fun fact: Director Mikael Håfström attended real exorcisms in preparation for making the film. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Rite*: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)**

7. The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

 (From left to right): Joshua Close as Jason, Kenneth Welshm as Dr. Mueller, Tom Wilkinson as Father Richard Moore, Jennifer Carpenter as Emily Rose, and Andrew Wheeler as Nathaniel Rose in 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose'

(From left to right): Joshua Close as Jason, Kenneth Welshm as Dr. Mueller, Tom Wilkinson as Father Richard Moore, Jennifer Carpenter as Emily Rose, and Andrew Wheeler as Nathaniel Rose in 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose'. Screen Gems/Everett

A supernatural horror story and courtroom drama rolled into one — and with a stellar cast — *The Exorcism of Emily Rose* is a spinning Rolodex of contradictions. An attorney (Laura Linney) defends a priest (Tom Wilkinson) who performed an exorcism on college student Emily (Jennifer Carpenter), which resulted in her death.

The negligible homicide case is seen through the strongest of microscopes, bringing flashbacks of the backstory into sharp focus as questions about faith and the human psyche soon arise. Meanwhile, Carpenter plays Emily in a persuasive, snarling manner that's both chilling and heartbreaking — and the farmhouse in the middle of nowhere serves as the perfect crime scene. The film is spearheaded by writer-director Scott Derrickson, who would go on to direct *Sinister* (2012), *Doctor Strange* (2016), *The Black Phone *(2021) and its 2025 sequel, and another film on this list: *Deliver Us From Evil*. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Exorcism of Emily Rose*: Hulu**

6. The Medium (2021)

Narilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink in 'The Medium'

Narilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink in 'The Medium'. Shudder/Everett

In the Isan region of Thailand, an ancestral spirit named Ba Yan has been worshiped by villagers for generations. When a documentary team arrives to film Nim's (Sawanee Utoomma) day in the life as a medium possessed by enlightenment — also preparing to document Nim's sister (Sirani Yankittikan), who's next in line for succession — everyone soon realizes the family is damned by a far more sinister spirit.

God has no mercy in Banjong Pisanthanakun's brutal, astonishingly insightful film, unveiling the root of evil through a realistic view of exorcisms — and becoming one of the highest-grossing Korean horror films of all time. Dark and elegant, growing more frightening as the plot thickens, *The Medium* surpasses all expectations of a Tai-South Korean mockumentary supernatural horror film. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Medium*: AMC+**

5. The Conjuring (2013)

Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron in 'The Conjuring'

Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron in 'The Conjuring'.

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Just when Hollywood seemed to exorcize itself with a tidal wave of bad-to-mediocre horror studio productions, James Wan's startlingly scary *The Conjuring* spawned a $2.1 billion-grossing *Conjuring *universe and eight sequels, prequels, and spinoffs with more in the pipeline. Through the talented eyes of cinematographer John R. Leonetti (*Insidious*), scenes spill with dread behind controlled camera movements, brandishing high-quality filmmaking dressed in an expensive 10-piece suit.

Though conventional in its concept (family moves into house, spirits possess family, paranormal investigators exorcize spirits), the movie's significance comes from its execution, which electrified audiences with ominous clapping hands and expert control of tension. From this, the franchise piles on more films, weaving together multiple themes and mysterious storylines, though few were as effective as this one. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Conjuring*: HBO Max**

4. The Witch (2015)

Harvey Scrimshaw as Caleb and Kate Dickie as Katherine in 'The Witch'

Harvey Scrimshaw as Caleb and Kate Dickie as Katherine in 'The Witch'. A24/Everett

With a spotlight shining on realistic performances and meticulous craftsmanship, *The Witch* is something of a cult classic on steroids. Robert Eggers' first feature tells a folk horror tale about a devout family — led by father William (Ralph Ineson) and his wife, Katherine (Kate Dickie) — living on an isolated farm in 1630s New England after their expulsion from Puritan society.

Now, a sinister witch (Sarah Stephens) who bathes her broomstick in the woods tortures their existence, abducting their infant and leaving the family in shambles. Soon, each member of the family is targeted by evil forces, none testing their fate more so than their living son Caleb's (Harvey Scrimshaw) unusual illness. Unlike horror movies built on shadowy boogeymen bouncing out of the dark, *The Witch*'s tone stays quiet, swarming around themes of bewitchery, black magic, and wickedness without overdoing it. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Witch*: HBO Max**

3. Requiem (2006)

Walter Schmidinger as Gerhard Landauer, Sandra Hüller as Michaela Klingler, and Jens Harzer as Martin Borchert in 'Requiem'

Walter Schmidinger as Gerhard Landauer, Sandra Hüller as Michaela Klingler, and Jens Harzer as Martin Borchert in 'Requiem'. IFC Films/Everett

Hans-Christian Schmid's *Requiem*, both touching and horrifying, is a delicate study of two strong and equally real possibilities: demonic possession and mental illness. Its intensity originates from the real vs. imagined — the sickness of the human mind versus demonic forces at work — capturing that slow-building, foreboding sense of doom many lesser horror films neglect for cheap jump scares and shock value.

Sandra Hüller plays Anneliese Michel, a German woman with epilepsy who is believed to be possessed by multiple demons before her tragic death in 1976. What makes it even better is it's a true story (okay, probably not) — and it still serves as the basis for *The Exorcism of Emily Rose* and *Anneliese: The Exorcist Tapes *(2011), although taking it up five notches here. —*M.L.S.*

*Requiem* is not available to stream.**

2. The Wailing (2016)

Kim Hwan-hee as Hyo-jin and Kwak Do-won as Jong-goo in 'The Wailing'

Kim Hwan-hee as Hyo-jin and Kwak Do-won as Jong-goo in 'The Wailing'. Well Go USA/Everett

Among the more modern (and most delirious) great exorcism films is writer-director Na Hong-jin's *The Wailing — *an involving*, *South Korean prestige horror flick with a level of thematic depth and atmospheric dread that remains one of the best of the decade. The plot: possessed residents committing violent murders in the village of Gokseong, with Kwak Do-won as a police officer and Hwang Jung-min as a shaman tasked with protecting the village.

Instead of another room with a priest and young woman growling on the bed, the exorcisms in *The Wailing *are accompanied by chanting crowds, firepits, and drums beating as a great spectacle is made of the ritual. Its quality isn't the horror itself but the ghoulish environment and subtle danger that lies beneath, being a whodunit occult film that never lets up, keeping us guessing on the true nature of the terrors up until the bitter end. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Wailing*: Hulu**

1. The Exorcist (1973)

Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil in 'The Exorcist'

Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil in 'The Exorcist'. Everett Collection

*The Exorcist *is an exhilarating, vomit-spewing, bed-shaking masterpiece that shocked worldwide audiences as crowds literally had seizures in the theater, and has yet to budge as the greatest exorcism film of all time. After half a century, followed by countless rip-offs and recycled material, the thrill of a young girl's (Linda Blair) mysterious shift in behavior, a mother's (Ellen Burstyn) desperation, and a priest's (Jason Miller) unresolved grief still vibrates with alarming intensity.

William Friedkin's long-beloved classic leaps beyond being just scary, becoming an enthralling drama with characters we come to care about. The supernatural flair seen in trailers and TV spots isn't the most influential aspect; rather, it's the humanistic component as the desperate characters pursue scientific explanations before anything else. Their faith paradoxically lessens in the face of evil, even for Father Karras, trembling in disbelief and dwindling hope the more the demon Pazuzu reveals itself. —*M.L.S.*

Where to watch *The Exorcist*: HBO Max**

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