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The Conjuring: Last Rites - A Final Chapter in Horror
10/7/2025, 12:49:44 PM
Overview of the Film's Release
*The Conjuring: Last Rites*, also known as *The Conjuring 4*, is the latest installment in the Conjuring franchise, directed by Michael Chaves. Released in theaters on September 5, 2025, the film features Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprising their roles as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. This installment serves as a direct sequel to *The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It* (2021) and is touted as the final chapter in the series. Following a successful theatrical run, which grossed over $458 million worldwide, the film is set for digital release on October 7, 2025, available for purchase and rental on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Box Office Success
*The Conjuring: Last Rites* has achieved significant financial success, earning approximately $167.8 million domestically and $290.4 million internationally, making it the highest-grossing horror film of 2025. It ranks as the third-highest-grossing horror film in history, following only *It* and *The Sixth Sense*. The film's success has led to speculation about its potential to enter the top 300 films of all time, needing just under $10 million more to reach this milestone.
Streaming Availability
The film will be available for digital purchase at a price of $24.99 and for rental at $19.99. Additionally, a four-film collection featuring the main Conjuring films will also be released on the same day. While *The Conjuring: Last Rites* is not yet available on subscription-based streaming services, it is expected to stream on HBO Max later in 2025, likely around late November, following a similar release pattern to other Warner Bros. titles.
Critical Reception
Despite its box office success, *The Conjuring: Last Rites* has received mixed reviews, holding a 59% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences have rated it more favorably at 78%. Critics have noted the film's emotional depth and its ability to deliver spine-chilling sequences, contributing to its popularity among fans.
Conclusion of the Franchise
With *The Conjuring: Last Rites*, the franchise that began with the original *The Conjuring* in 2013 appears to be concluding. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga have expressed sentiments of closure as they wrap up their roles as the Warrens. The film not only aims to provide a thrilling experience but also seeks to encapsulate the emotional journey of its characters, marking the end of a significant chapter in horror cinema.
Verbatim Quotes
- “With The Conjuring: Last Rites, director Michael Chaves successfully closes a cinematic chapter that began over a decade ago with James Wan’s original The Conjuring (2013).” — Anonymous, Film Critic
- “It’s not just the floorboards that are creaky in the ninth entry in the venerable Conjuring horror franchise.” — Anonymous, Hollywood Reporter
This final installment in the Conjuring series promises to leave a lasting impact on its audience, blending horror with emotional storytelling, and solidifying its place in the annals of horror film history.
