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The Conjuring: Last Rites Hits HBO Max November 21

11/14/2025

Summary

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The Conjuring: Last Rites will stream on HBO Max starting November 21, 2025.
Its theatrical release, based on the Smurl haunting case, grossed nearly $500 million.
The film marks the final appearances of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren.
HBO will air a marathon of the entire Conjuring Universe on November 22.
Despite mixed reviews, The Conjuring remains the highest-grossing horror franchise ever.

History

Historical Context

The Smurl haunting, reported by Jack and Janet Smurl in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, from 1974 to 1989, involved claims of demonic disturbances in their home. Investigated by renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, the case gained media attention and inspired the 1991 TV movie "The Haunted." The upcoming film "The Conjuring: Last Rites" continues the cultural fascination with supernatural phenomena, reflecting the horror genre's commercial success.

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Story summary

The Conjuring: Last Rites will stream on HBO Max starting November 21, 2025.
Its theatrical release, based on the Smurl haunting case, grossed nearly $500 million.
The film marks the final appearances of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren.
HBO will air a marathon of the entire Conjuring Universe on November 22.
Despite mixed reviews, The Conjuring remains the highest-grossing horror franchise ever.

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