The Conjuring: Last Rites, the latest horror thriller directed by Michael Chaves, has taken the box office by storm. Not only has it performed strongly worldwide, but the film has also crossed the Rs 50
crore mark in India within just three days of its release. Launched on September 5, 2025, with high expectations, it was billed as the final installment of the popular horror franchise.
However, there’s exciting news for The Conjuring fans: a new report suggests that another prequel in the hit series is already in the works.
The Conjuring Prequel
According to Puck News, Warner Bros (Producers) are currently planning another prequel to Annabelle and The Nun, which were part of The Conjuring series. However, filmmaker James Wan, who helmed the original two Conjuring films, will not be returning.
As per the report, Wan stayed on as a producer in the franchise, but he is now reportedly in a settlement dispute with Warner Bros. The director wishes to be paid more as a producer on the films, but the studio remains firm. As a result, Wan might soon leave the cinematic universe entirely.
However, an official confirmation from the makers regarding another sequel is still awaited.
The Conjuring Web Series
Not just the prequel, The Conjuring series has also been in the works since 2023.
Earlier, Deadline reported that HBO Max was working on a drama series based on The Conjuring franchise with Warner Bros. Television. It was described as a continuation of the story introduced in the films.
The official streaming date of The Conjuring Series is yet to be announced.
More About The Conjuring: Last Rites
The recent instalment of The Conjuring franchise has now become the biggest horror opener of all time with a global box office collection of more than USD 194 million, according to Deadline. It has now beaten the record of 2017’s horror film, It.
Featuring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy in the leads, The Conjuring: Last Rites follows the story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate the Smurl family haunting in 1986, which turns out to be one of their most challenging and disturbing cases, tied to a possessed mirror that has a history with the Warrens and leads to their final confrontation with a powerful demon.
The film also explores the Warren family’s personal life, showing their daughter’s upbringing and the challenges they face in dealing with the haunting.
