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The Conjuring: Last Rites Scares Up $83 Million U.S. Debut and $187 Million Globally, Setting Franchise Records

A farewell to the Warrens drew turnout far above projections, pointing to profits on a $55 million budget despite softer reviews.

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PATRICK WILSON as Ed Warren, BEN HARDY as Tony Spera and VERA FARMIGA as Lorraine Warren in New Line Cinema’s “CONJURING: LAST RITES,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Overview

  • The Warner Bros./New Line release opened to an estimated $83 million domestically and $187 million worldwide, a series best that ranks as the third-largest domestic horror launch, with a record $104 million from 66 overseas markets and a robust day one in India of about Rs 18 crore.
  • Opening day hit roughly $34.6 million, including $8.5 million in Thursday previews, marking the highest single-day start in the Conjuring universe.
  • The result blew past industry forecasts of roughly $35–65 million, positioning the $55 million production for strong profitability.
  • Reception split showed a B CinemaScore and stronger audience scores versus mid-50s critics’ ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, leaving weekend-two holds as a key test.
  • Marketed as the final mainline case for Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s Ed and Lorraine Warren, the broader Conjuring universe remains under consideration for future expansion.