Warner Bros.’ “The Conjuring: Last Rites” delivered a spectacular box office performance over the weekend, conjuring up an impressive $83 million domestic debut . This marks not only the best opening in the Conjuring franchise’s history but also establishes itself as the third-biggest horror opening of all time domestically.
The film’s success was evident from its Thursday previews alone, which generated a remarkable $8.5 million. Friday’s total reached $34.5 million, with the entire weekend showing consistent growth to reach the final tally . Premium formats proved particularly lucrative, accounting for 40 percent of the total gross
Internationally, “Last Rites” achieved unprecedented success, securing the highest-ever overseas opening for a horror film with $104 million across 66 markets . This brought the global total to $187 million against a modest production budget of $55 million
The film’s achievement extends beyond individual records. It represents the seventh consecutive Warner Bros. release to open above $40 million this year, marking a historic milestone as the first time any Hollywood studio has accomplished this feat Audience reception has been positive, with the film receiving a B CinemaScore, particularly impressive for a horror film
Directed by Michael Chaves and starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson in their final appearances as paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren, “Last Rites” concludes Phase One of The Conjuring Universe, which has amassed over $2.3 billion in global ticket sales
While this chapter closes, the Conjuring Universe shows no signs of slowing down, with Phase Two already in development . The film’s success demonstrates the enduring appeal of the horror genre and positions Warner Bros. strongly heading into the fall season.