Overview

• The launch is billed as the final main Warren chapter, with outlets citing either about $187 million worldwide (83 million U.S./Canada and 104 million international) or roughly $194 million with a higher international count.
• Several publications say the weekend surpasses It (2017) for the top global horror debut, while others rank it third all time using lower totals from Box Office Mojo.
• Audience response outpaced critics, with Rotten Tomatoes numbers reported at roughly 79% from users versus about 56% from reviewers.
• A widely shared video claiming a possession at a screening circulated on social media, and outlets note the footage remains unverified.
• HBO Max’s Conjuring series moved forward with Nancy Won as showrunner, with Peter Cameron and Cameron Squires writing, as Warner Bros. extends momentum from a strong box-office streak.