The Conjuring: Last Rites (The Conjuring 4) will carry on the legacy of one of modern horror’s most successful franchises, teasing exciting developments for Ed and Lorraine Warren. The series follows the real-life paranormal experts, Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga), as they face terrifying supernatural events. While the films are heavily dramatized versions of their actual investigations in the 1970s and 1980s, and the spin-offs bring their own fictional twists, Last Rites will serve as the final chapter in the main Conjuring storyline.
The Conjuring: Last Rites will cap off the main series after several spin-offs, including the Annabelle films, The Nun, and The Curse of La Llorona, which delved into cases outside the main storyline. With 2023’s The Nun II proving the franchise still has its chilling edge, there’s a lot of buzz about what the final chapter will bring. Ed and Lorraine Warren’s case files offer a wealth of material, so it’ll be fascinating to see which one the filmmakers choose to bring to life for this concluding chapter.
Latest Updates on The Conjuring: Last Rites
Filming for Last Rites has officially begun, and the latest update comes from producer James Wan. He shared a heartfelt post on Instagram featuring a touching photo of on-set chairs for Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, with their characters’ names—Ed and Lorraine Warren—embroidered on them. In his caption, Wan shared his emotions, saying he’d “miss everyone” and concluded with a sentimental note: “End of an era.”
The Conjuring 4 Release Date
The Conjuring franchise has always been on solid ground, and after the announcement of The Conjuring: Last Rites in 2022, it was only a matter of time before it was officially slated for release. The film is now set to arrive in theaters on September 5, 2025, making its mark as a late-summer event. Currently, there’s little competition in the horror genre that month, but that could shift as more films get scheduled.
What Will Come After The Conjuring 4?
Although The Conjuring 4 is confirmed as the next installment, the franchise will continue beyond Ed and Lorraine’s final journey. While specifics on upcoming projects remain limited, the fact that multiple spin-offs are in development signals that the universe isn’t ending just yet. A Conjuring TV series is in the works, though details are scarce, and there’s been plenty of speculation surrounding The Nun 3 and Annabelle 4.
Cast of The Conjuring 4
As expected, Patrick Wilson will reprise his role as Ed Warren, and Vera Farmiga will return as Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring: Last Rites. There is a possibility that their daughter, Judy Warren, could also make an appearance, although the actress who will portray her has not yet been confirmed. Judy was originally played by Sterling Jerins in The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2, while McKenna Grace took on the role in Annabelle Comes Home.
Since The Conjuring: Last Rites will explore a new case from the Warrens’ files, we can expect to meet a variety of fresh characters grappling with their own paranormal dilemmas. The Conjuring films are known for their strong supporting casts, and this installment will be no exception. The film has already expanded its cast with the addition of Ben Hardy (X-Men: Apocalypse) and Mia Tomlinson (The Beast Must Die), though their roles have not yet been revealed.
The confirmed cast of The Conjuring: Last Rites includes:
| Actor | Role in The Conjuring: Last Rites |
|---|---|
| Patrick Wilson | Ed Warren |
| Vera Farmiga | Lorraine Warren |
| Ben Hardy | Unknown |
| Mia Tomlinson | Unknown |
The Plot of The Conjuring: Last Rites
The plot details for Last Rites are still mostly a mystery. Since The Devil Made Me Do It wrapped up in 1981, it’s expected that the next film will take place sometime in the 1980s. One potential storyline could come from a 1986 case tied to the real-life events that inspired The Haunting in Connecticut (2009). However, to keep things new and exciting, the filmmakers might avoid focusing on the Warrens’ more widely known cases, offering a fresh angle for the next chapter in their saga.
As Last Rites is being marketed as the final film in the main series, it’s expected to feature a case that is far from ordinary, potentially serving as a grand, climactic conclusion. Like the other films in the franchise, the fourth installment may take some creative liberties with the truth, amplifying the Warrens’ last major case into something epic. More information about the film will likely emerge as production progresses.