The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise.
The Conjuring film franchise is set to come to an end with the fourth instalment, The Conjuring: Last Rites, marking what appears to be the conclusion of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s supernatural investigations on the big screen. This highly anticipated horror sequel promises to deliver the same spine-chilling thrills that have made the franchise a global phenomenon.
Plot and Setting
While specific plot details remain under wraps, the film is based on real events, staying true to the franchise’s tradition of drawing from the actual case files of the Warren investigators. The movie will follow Ed and Lorraine Warren as they take on what appears to be their most challenging and final supernatural case.
Filming locations include Knebworth, suggesting the story may take the Warrens to the United Kingdom for this concluding chapter of their paranormal journey.
Cast
The heart of the franchise returns with the beloved duo. Vera Farmiga reprises her role as Lorraine Warren, a clairvoyant and a trance medium, while Patrick Wilson returns as Ed Warren, a professed demonologist, author, and lecturer. Mia Tomlinson also returns as Judy Warren, Ed and Lorraine’s daughter. The cast also includes Ben Hardy, though his specific role has not been detailed in the available information.
The film’s writer, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, last wrote Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Johnson-McGoldrick has been a key contributor to the Conjuring universe, having worked on previous instalments in the franchise.
Warner Bros. Pictures is producing and distributing the film, continuing their successful partnership with the horror franchise that has generated significant box office returns worldwide.
The Conjuring: Last Rites is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 5, 2025. This makes the fourth Conjuring film the first entry in the core series to receive a fall release date, whereas the first three each premiered in the thick of the summer movie season.
The film will be available in multiple formats, including IMAX theatres, providing audiences with an immersive horror experience. The movie will be released internationally on September 3rd, just ahead of the U.S. premiere.
