Overview

• The ninth entry, billed as the Warrens’ finale, opens in theaters on September 5 with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga returning under director Michael Chaves.
• Advance booking in India has accelerated, with about 85,000 tickets sold across PVR, Inox and Cinepolis by September 3 and late-night paid previews on September 4 selling out in major cities.
• Local trade signals a strong start in India, with expectations of heavy day‑of walk-ups and talk that horror records could be in play depending on word of mouth.
• Industry tracking points to a robust opening globally, as first-wave reviews range from praise for an emotional farewell to critiques that the film feels routine.
• Home release timing remains undecided under Warner Bros.’ case-by-case strategy, with PVOD typically arriving 30–45 days after theatrical and the Max debut yet to be set.