‘THE CONJURING: LAST RITES’ is on track to become the third horror film in history to gross $500 million globally.

The Conjuring: Last Rites had an unexpected debut, officially setting a record for the biggest global opening weekend in horror film history.

The Conjuring: Last Rites movie poster – Photo: Variety
The ninth installment in Warner Bros. and New Line’s horror universe grossed $194 million worldwide in its opening weekend, surpassing initial projections of $187 million.

This achievement helps The Conjuring: Last Rites (The Conjuring: Last Rites) surpassed the $190 million mark It (2017), becoming the highest-grossing horror film worldwide of all time.

In the international market, the film set a new record of 110 million USD, far surpassing the old record of 92 million USD. It: Chapter Two (2019) holds. In the North American market alone, the film reached 84 million USD, ranking 3rd in the history of the horror genre (after It 2017 with 123 million USD, and It: Chapter Two 2019 with 91 million USD).

The end of the hit horror universe The Conjuring

The Conjuring: Last Rites directed by veteran director Michael Chaves, with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga returning as exorcists Ed and Lorraine Warren.

James Wan – the “father” of the brand – and Peter Safran continue to act as manufacturer.

Universe The Conjuring , including spin-offs such as The Nun and Annabelle has now grossed over $2.3 billion, making it the best-selling horror franchise in history.

With a budget of 55 million USD, the film quickly became a “money printing machine” for Warner Bros.

This film studio also set a new milestone when it became the first unit to have 7 consecutive films released with revenue of over 40 million USD, continuing the series of successes from A Minecraft Movie , Sinners , Final Destination: Bloodlines , F1: The Movie (distributed to Apple), Superman and Weapons – after a bleak period with failures like Joker: Folie à Deux , Mickey 17 and The Alto Knights .

This shows a shift in Warner Bros. strategy. Instead of relying on a few familiar brands, the company chooses to diversify with many bold titles, both hitting commercial appeal and creating new highlights.
It is worth noting that this record-breaking streak comes not only from the quality of each film, but also from the skillful combination of original content and popular brands, balancing nostalgia and novelty. And The Conjuring: Last Rites is a clear example – Photo: IMDb
The Conjuring: Last Rites follows exorcists Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) as they confront a demonic force that has terrorized the Smurl family for over a decade.

The film’s strength is the combination of horror elements and character depth. The film is not only full of scary scenes, but also focuses on aspects of life. The script interweaves family affection, helping the audience become more attached to the characters.
Horror scene in The Conjuring: Last Rites – Photo: Screen Rant
The cast continues to shine. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga continue to prove their class, bringing depth and weight to the Warrens’ journey. Their natural chemistry is evident, but it’s the way the two stars portray a range of emotions – from anxiety and fear to genuine love – that makes the performance complete.

Sheet Variety Evaluate The Conjuring: Last Rites is a “good but forgettable” installment: it has great acting, some effective scares, but lacks originality. But given its box office success, it’s hard to believe the franchise will stop anytime soon.