In a remarkable achievement, The Conjuring: Last Rites has joined the elite club of horror films that surpass daunting box office milestones, igniting discussions among fans and industry experts alike!
The fourth installment in the beloved Conjuring franchise, which also includes three films centered around Annabelle and two featuring The Nun, has made waves at the global box office. Touted as the final adventure of renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, this film is proving to be a cinematic event that audiences are flocking to see.
Perhaps the promise of this being the last hurrah for the Warrens has contributed to its phenomenal success. The data from Warner Bros. indicates that as of this past Sunday morning, The Conjuring: Last Rites has amassed a staggering $458.2 million worldwide after its fifth weekend in theaters. This impressive figure comprises $167.8 million from U.S. markets and a further $290.4 million from international audiences, solidifying its position as only the third horror film in cinematic history to break the $450 million barrier—without adjusting for inflation, of course.
So, what do the top horror films, including The Conjuring 4, have in common?
The other two horror films to reach this monumental figure are 2017’s adaptation of Stephen King’s It (which grossed $704.1 million) and its sequel, It: Chapter 2 (which brought in $473.1 million). It's notable that all three of these box office successes are products of Warner Bros., highlighting the studio’s adeptness in delivering hits in the horror genre.
Warner Bros. has seen substantial success with horror films over the last decade, not just with the Conjuring universe, but also with other titles. Among the top ten highest-grossing horror movies of all time, they include Sinners (2025) at No. 5, The Nun (2018) at No. 6, and The Conjuring 2 (2016) at No. 10. The dominance of the Conjuring series within this lineup illustrates how the original film from 2013 (which ranks 11th overall) has laid the groundwork for numerous other hits.
While these films navigate different contexts—Sinners being an original concept and the It films based on existing intellectual property—the success initiated by The Conjuring has likely spurred Warner Bros. to heavily invest in substantial horror productions, which consistently resonate with audiences around the globe.
Thus, the triumph of The Conjuring: Last Rites, now recognized among the few films to achieve such a significant milestone at the box office—also positioning it as the 11th highest-grossing film of the year across all genres—is more than just a remarkable feat; it's a powerful culmination of a decade-long journey for the franchise.
What do you think about the success of horror films at the box office? Is it just a trend, or are audiences truly craving more supernatural stories? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Release Date: September 5, 2025
Runtime: 135 Minutes
Director: Michael Chaves
Writers: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Ian B. Goldberg, Richard Naing, Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, James Wan
Producers: Peter Safran, James Wan
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Characters:
* Lorraine Warren
* Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren
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