The Conjuring Last Rites arrives as the next major entry in The Conjuring saga, promising a mix of true-case horror and the franchise’s signature emotional core. The film — directed by Michael Chaves and produced by James Wan and Peter Safran — is positioned as the final big-screen case for Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson’s Ed and Lorraine Warren. Its North American release is scheduled for September 5, 2025.
Story Overview
The new installment adapts the infamous Smurl haunting, a decades-long alleged infestation investigated by the Warrens in the 1980s. The trailer and official plot hints show a cursed mirror and generational hauntings that tie back to the Warrens’ early investigations. Expect classic Conjuring imagery — atmospheric builds, possession beats, and the family-at-the-center emotional stakes that defined earlier films.
Main Cast
Here is the main cast of The Conjuring Last Rites along with the roles they play in the film.
Vera Farmiga — Lorraine Warren
Patrick Wilson — Ed Warren
Mia Tomlinson — Judy Warren
Ben Hardy — Tony Spera
Rebecca Calder — Janet Smurl
Elliot Cowan — Jack Smurl
Trailer & Early Reactions
The official trailer of The Conjuring Last Rites dropped earlier in 2025, teasing a slow-burn first act followed by set-piece exorcism moments and the film’s core artifact — the mirror. Critics and early reviewers are split: some praise the emotional send-off for the Warrens, while others suggest the film leans on franchise formulas. If you follow the reviews, note that opinions vary widely once the film hits theaters.
Key Highlights
Here are the key highlights of The Conjuring Last Rites, what makes this final chapter stand out
Release date and formats: wide theatrical + IMAX in North America on Sept 5, 2025.
Lead performances: Farmiga & Wilson’s chemistry remains the emotional anchor.
New elements: the Smurl haunting and a haunted mirror are central to marketing and plot leaks.
Runtime & rating: reports list a runtime near 2 hours 15 minutes and an R rating in U.S. listings.
The film is based on the Smurl family haunting, which the Warrens investigated in 1986. That real-world connection is a major marketing point and shapes how the movie presents its scares: as dramatized events grounded in the Warrens’ casework. If you prefer horror rooted in purported true events, this one is being sold directly to that audience.
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Final Thoughts
The Conjuring Last Rites aims to deliver a familiar mix of family drama, religious tension, and jump-scarred set pieces while closing a long-running arc for Ed and Lorraine Warren. Whether it becomes a franchise high note or a nostalgic farewell will come down to tone and how successfully it balances scares with heart — and audiences will judge that when it opens in early September.
