Overview

• The film arrives in theaters September 5 as the franchise’s ninth entry and its longest, clocking in at 135 minutes and 16 seconds.
• The story centers on the real-life Smurl family haunting in Pennsylvania, a case previously dramatized in book and television form.
• Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise Ed and Lorraine Warren for the final time, with Madison Lawlor and Orion Smith portraying the couple in flashbacks after filmmakers opted against de‑aging.
• Producer James Wan says ending the Warrens’ arc now “felt right,” emphasizing a planned conclusion rather than an open‑ended run of sequels.
• The original 2013 The Conjuring has surged back into HBO Max’s global top 10, as advance screening reactions reported by critics highlight strong scares and emotion.