The franchise led by the Warrens reaches its climax with the highest-grossing horror release in cinema history.
The Conjuring saga has once again made history. The latest instalment, titled ‘The Conjuring: The Last Rite’, has grossed $194 million worldwide during its opening weekend, surpassing the record previously set by ‘It’ and becoming the most successful horror debut of all time.
This achievement not only consolidates the franchise as the most profitable in the genre, but also reaffirms the drawing power of a story that has managed to evolve for more than a decade. Directed by Michael Chaves and starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, the film once again focuses on the iconic paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, this time facing a demon that threatens to tear a family apart from within their own home.
The title —‘The Last Rite’— already hinted at a monumental conclusion, and audiences have responded as if it were a true cinematic event. The film delivers not only an intense dose of supernatural horror, but also taps into nostalgia and the emotional bond with a saga that has marked an entire generation of filmgoers.
While critics highlight its oppressive atmosphere and gripping rhythm, the numbers speak for themselves: the Conjuring franchise is now the most profitable in horror history, and its latest chapter is the ultimate proof that the genre is more alive —and relevant— than ever.
