2025 has been an exceptionally prosperous year for horror movies at the box office, surpassing even typical genre standards. The films “Sinners“, “Final Destination Bloodlines“, and “Weapons” have all proven to be huge successes in cinemas, significantly contributing to Warner Bros.’ record-breaking year. As the screenings for “Weapons” start to conclude, the studio has debuted another horror production, “The Conjuring: Last Rites“. Marketed as the final appearance of franchise stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, it was anticipated that “Last Rites” would also be a box office success. What may have come as a surprise is just how massive “Last Rites” ultimately became.
As per Deadline, the horror movie “The Conjuring: Last Rites” made approximately $83 million in its debut weekend within the U.S. This record-breaking opening far surpasses the earnings of other horror films this year, including “Sinners” which grossed $48 million. Moreover, it has surpassed the all-time franchise record for The Conjuring Universe. Previously, the largest opening weekend for the series belonged to spinoff “The Nun,” with $53.8 million in earnings.
It’s even more noteworthy that Last Rites made more than The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It in just three days, considering that the latter made $65.6 million over its entire lifetime. However, it’s essential to note that The Devil Made Me Do It was released both in theaters and on HBO Max at the same time in 2021. Warner Bros.’ unconventional release strategy during the pandemic likely affected the film’s box office performance.
Could The Conjuring: Last Rites Be 2025’s Highest-Grossing Horror Movie?
Heading into the weekend, predictions put The Conjuring: Last Rites at a domestic opening of over $40 million and a worldwide total of $80 million. However, after setting a new franchise record on its opening day, it became apparent that these figures would be surpassed. This year has seen horror movies exceeding box office expectations, but even so, this success was unexpected. In fact, Last Rites opened with more than double the numbers of the first two Conjuring films (without adjustment for inflation).
As a passionate movie enthusiast, it seems plausible that “The Conjuring: Last Rites” could surpass the domestic box office earnings of both “Final Destination: Bloodlines” and “Weapons,” with the former having already concluded its theatrical run in July, and the latter set to hit home media soon. Given their previous success at the box office, it won’t take long for “Last Rites” to catch up. However, the bigger challenge lies ahead: whether or not “The Conjuring: Last Rites” can outdo the impressive domestic earnings of “The Conjuring,” currently standing at $278.5 million.
The success of “The Conjuring: Last Rites” in its second week is crucial, given that it set a record at the box office but garnered mixed reviews. There’s a chance that negative word-of-mouth could impact the film’s longevity, as horror movies and franchises often attract their dedicated audience on opening weekend. If “Last Rites” experiences a significant drop in attendance next week, it may struggle to compete with “Sinners.” Notably, “The Long Walk,” an acclaimed adaptation of Stephen King’s work, will also be released next week, providing moviegoers with another attractive choice.
Despite other horror films like “Him,” “The Strangers – Chapter 2,” and “Black Phone 2” set for release, none appear to be strong contenders to surpass the $83 million opening weekend record held by “The Conjuring: Last Rites” this year. Among them, “Black Phone 2” may have the best chances due to being a sequel, but it would need to significantly outperform its predecessor and expectations to even approach “Last Rites.” The original “The Black Phone” made $90.1 million domestically over its lifetime, with a $23.6 million opening.
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2025-09-07 20:15