Los Angeles, September 1, 2025 — The Conjuring: Last Rites is set to close the curtain on one of horror’s most successful franchises, and according to producer James Wan, the film’s main focus is providing a heartfelt farewell to Ed and Lorraine Warren.
The beloved paranormal investigators, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, have been at the center of the series since its debut in 2013.
Speaking during a virtual press day, Wan explained that while the scares and “based on a true story” roots remain essential to the series’ identity, the creative team wanted to prioritize the emotional journey of the Warrens.
“We felt the most important thing was to be able to say farewell to the cinematic Ed and Lorraine in a way that felt emotional, and that justified the franchise and what fans have come to love about this particular series,” Wan said. He further emphasized that audiences may come for the horror, but it is Wilson and Farmiga’s portrayal of the Warrens that keeps them invested.
Director Michael Chaves, who also helmed The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, echoed Wan’s remarks. He praised screenwriter David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick for delivering a script that carried a strong emotional thread from start to finish. “The end of it, I don’t think we touched a word of it,” Chaves revealed, highlighting how the conclusion was carefully preserved during production.
Wan, who directed the first Conjuring film and has guided the franchise’s expansion, noted that balancing genuine horror with heartfelt storytelling was key in shaping Last Rites. After more than a decade of haunted tales inspired by the Warrens’ real-life cases, the creative team wanted the finale to honor both the scares and the emotional depth that made the series iconic.
The Conjuring: Last Rites will officially hit theaters on September 4, 2025, marking the final chapter of the main series and kicking off this year’s Halloween season. Fans can expect a blend of chilling moments and emotional closure as the Warrens’ cinematic story reaches its end.