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The Conjuring: Last Rites Hits HBO Max Nov. 21, Linear Premiere Follows in Nov. 22 Marathon

Its box-office run has spurred a prequel in development along with an HBO series.

Overview

  • HBO Max confirms the streaming debut for Friday, November 21, with HBO airing a daylong Conjuring Universe marathon that culminates in Last Rites at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 22.
  • The theatrical-to-streaming gap lands at 77 days, reflecting Warner Bros.’ current windowing strategy for top-performing titles.
  • Last Rites finished around $492 million worldwide after a franchise-best opening, marking the highest-grossing entry in the series.
  • Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as Ed and Lorraine Warren under director Michael Chaves, with the story loosely drawing from the Smurl Haunting.
  • Reporting indicates a feature prequel is being developed at Warner Bros./New Line and HBO is developing a Conjuring prequel series.