Rumors that The Conjuring saga was ending turned out to be the biggest lie fans ever swallowed—right up there with “the devil made me do it.” When The Conjuring: Last Rites stormed past half a billion dollars worldwide and became the franchise’s highest-grosser ever, Warner Bros. quietly tore up the “The End” sign.
Director & Script Lowdown
- Director Hunt: Short-film phenom Rodrigue Huart is in talks to helm the prequel.
- Writers: The ink is flowing from Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg—the duo behind Last Rites, the last two mainline entries, and The Nun II.
Will Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson pop in for a framing story? Will young Warrens Madison Lawlor and Orion Smith reprise their roles? Right now the spirits aren’t talking.
Veil of Secrecy & Fan Frenzy
Series steward Michael Chaves once swore on a stack of Bibles that The Conjuring was “done—no more movies.” Sound familiar? It’s exactly how the Warrens used to stonewall the public. In a fresh interview Chaves laughed and admitted they’ve been following the golden rule: “Let the audience beg for more.” The box-office thunder of Last Rites did the begging for them.
Fun fact: Chaves modeled Last Rites after Logan—a “final chapter” that still left the door cracked. Deadpool & Wolverine walked right through it. Same energy here.
Looks like even Annabelle couldn’t keep this secret locked in her glass case. Horror cinema’s greatest love story (Ed & Lorraine Warren) will keep breathing as long as fans keep screaming.
Quick Extras
- Money Talks: Half-a-billion reasons to green-light the prequel.
- TV Tease: WB has been cooking a Conjuring Universe series for Max since 2023.
