The Conjuring: Last Rites Box Office Could Open as Big as First 2 Movies

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This weekend marks a significant cinematic challenge for Warner Bros., as “The Conjuring: Last Rites” debuts globally. Guided by director Michael Chaves, this film is expected to revitalize the popular horror series based on positive early projections.

Latest The Conjuring: Last Rites box office predictions

According to Warner Bros.’ predictions, the film The Conjuring: Last Rites is expected to earn over $40 million in domestic box office sales and about $80 million worldwide upon its release.

The movie is set to be screened in about 3,700 theaters throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as on over 15,500 screens across 66 international territories. To enhance box office earnings, it will also be available in premium formats such as IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and PLFs. Previews of the film begin on Thursday at 3 PM. (according to Deadline)

Therefore, the film’s debut indicates a comeback for the franchise. According to Box Office Mojo, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It grossed $24.1 million domestically in 2021, with the pandemic and a simultaneous HBO Max release limiting its earnings. Ultimately, it raked in $65.6 million in North America and $206 million worldwide.

According to Box Office Mojo, the original film “The Conjuring” from 2013 debuted with an impressive earning of $41.8 million, while its sequel, “The Conjuring 2,” released in 2016 started off with a slightly lower opening of $40.4 million. However, both films exhibited robust performances at the box office.

As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I’ve noticed that for quite some time, Warner Bros. has been leading the charge during the post-Labor Day period. In fact, in 2017, they shattered September records with an impressive $123.4 million opening weekend. Meanwhile, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) made a strong debut with $111 million. However, September is typically a bit quieter this year, so Warner Bros.’ One Battle After Another and Sony’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey are poised to be the biggest attractions until Disney’s Tron: Ares hits theaters on October 10. If these films exceed expectations, they could potentially shift the momentum of the box office.

As a cinephile, I’d say, “In my experience as a moviegoer, ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is a must-watch. It features Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprising their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren in what appears to be their final case of the 80s. Joined by Mia Tomlinson, this chilling tale promises to surpass the intensity level of ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ and ‘The Nun 2’. From what I’ve gathered, it seems the filmmakers have paid special attention to enhancing the overall awareness in their tracking, promising a more immersive experience. Notably, women under 25 seem to be the most eager demographic, suggesting a compelling narrative that resonates with this age group.

In the realm of the Conjuring series, The Nun (released in 2018) holds the record as the highest-earning film with an opening weekend take of $53.8 million and a worldwide gross of $366 million. Collectively, the franchise has amassed over $2.3 billion in global earnings, according to Box Office Mojo.

Although there’s been little public feedback on The Conjuring: Last Rites, as it currently lacks reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s worth noting that the initial two Conjuring movies garnered exceptional ratings with an A- CinemaScore. This is noteworthy because most horror films usually score within the B range.

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2025-09-04 16:59