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Warner Bros. Dates ‘The Conjuring: First Communion’ Prequel for 2027

The franchise presses on after Last Rites’ outsized box-office run, signaling Warner Bros.’ plan to keep the universe active.

Overview

  • The film is scheduled for theatrical release on September 10, 2027, positioning it for the early Halloween corridor.
  • Rodrigue Huart will direct from a screenplay by Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg, with James Wan and Peter Safran producing.
  • The project is positioned as a prequel and the tenth entry in the Conjuring Universe.
  • Story and casting remain unannounced, including whether Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will return as Ed and Lorraine Warren.
  • The move follows The Conjuring: Last Rites’ strong global gross reported near $494.7 million, with additional Conjuring-related television development also in progress.