The Conjuring: Last Rites Premieres September 5, Concludes Franchise

The Conjuring: Last Rites marks the final chapter for Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, concluding a 12-year run with the franchise. The film, set in 1986, centers on the infamous Smurl family haunting, widely regarded as one of the darkest and most well-documented cases the Warrens investigated. The story follows the retired Warrens as they are drawn back into the supernatural when the haunting becomes deeply personal, with director Michael Chaves emphasizing a return to the franchise’s core themes of family, faith, and fear. The adult version of the Warrens' daughter, Judy, portrayed by Mia Tomlinson, plays a crucial role, providing an emotional anchor for the narrative. Cast and creators tease a more personal and intense confrontation than previous installments, with producer Peter Safran and Farmiga highlighting the haunting’s personal vendetta against the Warrens. As the Smurl case’s history is dramatized, The Conjuring: Last Rites aims to deliver both closure for its characters and a fitting conclusion to the saga.