Wikimedia Commons/The Mist movie Celebrity Mike Flanagan teams with Stephen King for a new, distinct take on The Mist, not a remake of the 2007 film. A fresh horror vision from the acclaimed director. April 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - Mike Flanagan is set to direct a new adaptation of Stephen King's The Mist, and his recent remarks hint that this version will offer a distinct interpretation rather than a simple remake. Stephen King's works have seen numerous adaptations, with some of the latest being The Long Walk, The Running Man, and The Life of Chuck, the latter directed by Flanagan himself.