Overview

• Warner Bros. released the R-rated, 135-minute film in theaters on Sept. 5, directed by Michael Chaves and led by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.
• The story adapts the Smurl family haunting in Pennsylvania and foregrounds the Warrens’ daughter Judy, who struggles with inherited visions.
• An early Rotten Tomatoes snapshot sits near 63% Fresh based on the first wave of reviews, reflecting a moderate consensus.
• Critics highlight the leads’ chemistry and several well-executed scares built around a recurring mirror motif, while faulting a familiar formula and pacing.
• Coverage notes heavy fan service and callbacks, including an Annabelle appearance and archival nods, as the film is framed as the Warrens’ final case even with spinoffs likely to continue.