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The Conjuring: First Communion – New Prequel Set for 2027 Release
7/15/2026, 2:09:28 AM
Core Event: Casting, Release Date, and Production Details
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have confirmed that “The Conjuring: First Communion,” a prequel to the long-running horror franchise, will open in theaters on Sept. 10, 2027. The film will portray the early years of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, with Garrett Wareing cast as a young Ed Warren and Amanda Fix as a young Lorraine Warren. Direction is assigned to Rodrigue Huart, who will helm the project from a screenplay co-written by Richard Naing & Ian Goldberg. Production is overseen by longtime franchise producer Peter Safran, with John Rickard, Natalia Safran, and Romel Adam serving as executive producers.
Background & Context: Evolution of the Conjuring Universe
The Conjuring universe began in 2013 with James Wan’s original film, which dramatized the real-life case files of the Warrens. Since then the series has expanded to include four mainline entries, three “Annabelle” spin-offs, two “The Nun” films, and “The Curse of La Llorona,” totaling eleven movies by 2027. The franchise is the highest-grossing horror series in cinema history, having generated over $2.7 billion worldwide across its nine theatrical releases as of 2026.
Key Figures & Groups
- Garrett Wareing – known for “The Long Walk,” “Manifest,” and Netflix’s “Ransom Canyon.”
- Amanda Fix – appeared in “Orphan Black: Echoes,” “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” and the Duffer Brothers’ “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.”
- Rodrigue Huart – hired to direct after the strength of a short film.
- Richard Naing & Ian Goldberg – franchise veterans who also wrote “The Nun II” (2023) and “The Conjuring: Last Rites” (2025).
- Peter Safran – producer on every Conjuring installment; also executive producer on the upcoming HBO Max series.
- James Wan – creator of the original property, credited as an executive producer through his Atomic Monster banner.
Data & Statistics
- “The Conjuring: Last Rites” (2025) earned $487 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, becoming the franchise’s top-grossing entry.
- The 2025 release was billed as the series’ conclusion, yet its commercial success prompted the development of the prequel.
- Cumulative franchise earnings stand at $2.7 billion across nine films, surpassing previous horror benchmarks.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on whether the original adult portrayals—Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga—will appear in any capacity in the prequel. Dread Central and several outlets note that it is “currently unclear” if Wilson and Farmiga will reprise their roles, while no official studio statement has confirmed either scenario.
Verbatim Quotes
- “as far as we know, we hung up the rosaries. The crucifix is back on the wall, and that's it. Our flashlights have run out of battery.” — Vera Farmiga, Actress (originally portraying Lorraine Warren)
- “All I know is this is the end of our journey right now, and that's how we approached this. It's definitely the rightful way to end this series that we created right now.” — Patrick Wilson, Actor (originally portraying Ed Warren)
These statements, made after “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” underscore the perceived finality of the original cast’s involvement and set the stage for the franchise’s shift to a younger generation of performers.
