The latest entry in the Conjuring series, Conjuring: Last Rites, opened to a surprising $83 million domestically and has added more than $100 million internationally.
Starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as Ed and Lorraine Warren, the film is promoted as the fourth and potentially final installment. Its plot centers on the Warrens’ adult daughter, who appears to be stepping into the family’s demon-hunting legacy.
The movie’s strong debut is notable because it arrived in early September, well before Halloween, and without the seasonal momentum many horror titles rely on. It also launched with limited pre-release buzz and mixed critical reception — currently holding a roughly 55 percent score on aggregate review sites.
Box office context: the franchise’s previous U.S. openings and final grosses were:
- The Conjuring (2013): $41M opening / $137M final
- The Conjuring 2 (2016): $40M opening / $102M final
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021): $24M opening / $65M final
Analysts say Last Rites’ performance challenges expectations and could prompt studios to reconsider plans for concluding the series. The movie’s closing moments reiterate its creators’ talk of a finale, ...