As horror fans have come to expect, just when it seems Ed and Lorraine Warren have finally hung up their crucifixes, something comes clawing back from the darkness—proving that in the supernatural world, there’s always unfinished business. Enter The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025), the next chapter—and, if the reports are true, potentially the curtain call—for cinema’s most famous ghosthunters. Scheduled to haunt theatres on September 5, 2025, this movie isn’t just another sequel hoping to cash in on jump scares and sinister shadows; it’s being billed as the grand “finale” of the Conjuring saga’s first era, promising to wrap up years of haunted cases, exorcisms, and the kind of evil that doesn’t politely stay in the shadows.
Whether you’ve followed every poltergeist from Annabelle to Valak, or you just know the Warrens as those intrepid souls who somehow survive every paranormal faceoff, The Conjuring: Last Rites is set to deliver one colossal last ride. This installment, with Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson returning as the resolute Warrens, isn’t just about slamming doors and possessed dolls—it’s about legacy, closure, and confronting the darkest case in their storied careers. If you’re ready for a horror film that promises both heart-stopping suspense and a final, fitting tribute to pop culture’s favorite supernatural sleuths, clear your calendar for September right away!
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) – Release Date, Plot & Franchise Finale:
Directed by Michael Chaves (who returns after his stint with the last installment), the film which is set to release in theatres on September 5, 2025, promises to chronicle Ed and Lorraine Warren’s final significant case, digging into the infamous Smurl haunting. Think evil presences, attics, and messages written on mirrors telling you to leave the premises—a classic Conjuring cocktail with a twist. The plot follows a family tormented for over a decade by a particularly nasty entity, with Ed and Lorraine diving headfirst into the supernatural chaos. As the supposed send-off to the fan-favorite series, Last Rites will unravel the last hurrah of the Warrens, mixing fact (real-life investigations, demonic dogs being thrown across rooms, dark shadows lurking) and cinematic fiction in a case that haunted the Warrens for years.
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The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) Cast & Crew:
Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as Lorraine and Ed Warren, keeping up the tradition of on-screen chemistry that somehow makes exorcisms seem like date nights. Mia Tomlinson joins as Judy Warren (their daughter), with Ben Hardy as Tony Spera, alongside a supporting cast including Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, Molly Cartwright, John Brotherton, Steve Coulter, and Shannon Kook. Behind the script, we’ve got Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (the latter co-writing the original story with franchise overlord James Wan).
What to Expect?
The official teaser and trailers promise the usual jump scares, ominous music boxes, and Ed Warren looking solemn with holy water in hand. The movie is tuned for release only in theaters and IMAX, leaning into the tradition of making fans collectively scream in surround sound. As for the vibe—think classic haunted nightmares, creepy attic encounters, and spiritual showdowns.
Will This Really Be the End?
Rumor has it that while The Conjuring: Last Rites is being positioned as the series’ conclusion, it definitely wraps up the original chapter focused on the Warrens. But given Hollywood’s love for possession and box-office receipts, we’d suggest not sealing up your Annabelle doll just yet.
