The Conjuring: Last Rites' Box Office Haunts Records with $279 Million Milestone
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The Conjuring: Last Rites' box office has exorcised doubts about the horror genre's staying power, surging to $279,153,084 worldwide just days after its September 5, 2025 release.
Directed by Michael Chaves and starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the iconic Warrens, this final chapter in the main Conjuring saga blends real-life hauntings with spine-tingling scares, captivating audiences globally.
From record-shattering openings to strong word-of-mouth, the film's performance signals a thrilling win for New Line Cinema and Warner Bros.
How Has The Conjuring: Last Rites Performed Domestically?
The film kicked off with a mighty $84 million domestic opening weekend, the third-highest for any horror flick.
By day six, it crossed the $100 million mark in North America, becoming the second-fastest post-COVID horror to do so.
Now at $113,353,084 stateside, representing 40.6% of its global haul, the numbers reflect robust attendance despite competition from anime powerhouse Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.This momentum carried through weekdays, with a franchise-best $8.4 million on its second Friday.
Audiences have praised the jump scares and emotional depth, fueling repeat viewings in premium formats before ceding some screens.What Drove Its International Box Office Surge?Overseas markets embraced the chills, propelling international earnings to $165,800,000, or 59.4% of the total.
The debut weekend alone raked in $110 million across 66 territories, smashing the previous horror record held by It: Chapter Two's $92 million.
Asia led the charge, with Indonesia claiming 83% market share and the Philippines 91% during opening weekend, marking the highest-grossing horror opener there for 2025.
India added ₹72.05 crore net in its first nine days, ranking eighth all-time for Hollywood releases locally.
These figures highlight the Conjuring Universe's universal appeal, especially in regions hungry for supernatural thrills.
Why Is This a Record-Breaker for Horror?
The $279,153,084 worldwide total crowns it the biggest global horror opening ever, eclipsing past benchmarks with ease.
Produced on a lean $55 million budget, it hit break-even swiftly and pocketed an estimated $89.1 million profit in under a week.
Compared to franchise siblings, Last Rites outpaces The Conjuring 2's $102 million domestic run and The Nun II's $137 million international.
Its blend of lore and novelty has it eyeing the all-time top 20 horror earners list already.
Key Metric | Amount | Notes |
Domestic Gross | $113,353,084 (40.6%) | Third-biggest horror opening; crossed $100M in 6 days. |
International Gross | $165,800,000 (59.4%) | Record $110M debut; Asia dominates with 91% share in Philippines. |
Worldwide Total | $279,153,084 | Largest horror global start; $55M budget yields quick $89.1M profit. |
Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $84 million | Franchise high for second Friday at $8.4M. |
Top Overseas Markets | Philippines, Indonesia | 83-91% market share; India at ₹72.05 Cr net (9 days). |
How Do Critics and Audiences Rate Its Scares?
Reviews land at a mixed 54% on Metacritic, with praise for Farmiga and Wilson's chemistry but critiques on plot clichés.
Rotten Tomatoes audiences, however, cheer the "plenty of great jump-scares and haunting visuals," calling it a "fitting curtain call."
This buzz has sustained legs, even as it slips to second place domestically post-second weekend. For fans, it's a spooky send-off that delivers more thrills than tropes.
Some Closing Thoughts:
The Conjuring: Last Rites' box office proves horror's grip remains unbreakable, blending franchise familiarity with fresh frights to haunt theaters profitably.
As it barrels toward $300 million and beyond, this finale reminds us why the Warrens' world endures.
Grab popcorn and brave the dark; your screams might just echo in its earnings.
