Conjuring: Last Rites Sets Franchise Box Office Record in First Day

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For more than ten years, The Conjuring Universe has been one of the horror genre’s consistent blockbusters. Comprising a series of main movies and spin-offs, this franchise has amassed over $2.2 billion globally at the box office. With such a successful track record, anticipation for this weekend’s The Conjuring: Last Rites, featuring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprising their roles as paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren for what is said to be the final time, was understandably high. Early box office figures suggest that Last Rites may surpass expectations and turn out to be an even bigger hit than expected.

Based on Variety’s report, The Conjuring: Last Rites earned a staggering $34.5 million domestically on Friday, September 5th, which includes Thursday preview earnings as well. This impressive figure marks the highest single-day gross in the Conjuring Universe, significantly outperforming the $22 million generated by The Nun in 2018.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Will Exceed Box Office Projections

Over the upcoming weekend, “The Conjuring: Last Rites” is expected to rake in approximately $40 million or more in U.S. box office sales during its debut. This puts it on track to possibly set a new record for the largest domestic launch of a primary “Conjuring” movie. Currently, the franchise’s opening weekend high belongs to “The Nun,” which pocketed $53.8 million in its first three days. However, it seems that this record may be shattered soon.

The upcoming movie titled “Last Rites” is poised to surpass its initial predictions at the box office in 2025, joining the ranks of surprise hits such as “Sinners,” “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” and “Weapons.” These films all outperformed expectations during their debuts. Leveraging a relatively thin pool of competition throughout August, “Weapons” has reigned supreme on the box office charts for the past month, claiming victory in three out of its first four weekends. The success of “Bloodlines” was so remarkable that it prompted the greenlighting of another “Final Destination” film.

While the movies “Sinners”, “Final Destination Bloodlines”, and “Weapons” received positive critic reviews (each boasting a Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes), the reception to “The Conjuring: Last Rites” has been more divided (currently holding a 55% Rotten Tomatoes rating). This mixed response might explain why its impressive opening-day success came as a surprise, as it didn’t seem to benefit from favorable word of mouth. However, the strong box office performance of “Last Rites” underscores the strength of the Conjuring Universe brand. Despite the success of the critically acclaimed “Weapons”, there was still demand among moviegoers for another prominent horror film in the genre.

It’s exciting to anticipate the box office performance of “The Conjuring: Last Rites” this weekend. Given its momentum, it seems almost certain that it will surpass “The Nun” and establish a new record for the franchise’s highest opening. If Saturday’s numbers are strong, it could even outperform Marvel’s “Thunderbolts,” which opened to $74.3 million in May. Regardless of the exact figures, it’s clear that “The Conjuring: Last Rites” will add another success story to Warner Bros.’ impressive box office record. Not so long ago, there were doubts about Warner Bros.’ future due to a series of commercial flops. However, the studio has since rebounded, producing a string of hits that include both established franchise titles and fresh, original ideas.

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2025-09-06 20:14