The Conjuring Last Rites: Here's why you should not miss the finale investigation of Ed and Lorraine

Get ready for one last scare because The Conjuring: Last Rites is hitting theatres on September 5, 2025. The horror thriller promises to be the final showdown for Ed and Lorraine, and they are bringing their A-game to the grand finale of their ghost-hunting adventure. Last Rites is not a new chapter, rather it's the epic conclusion to all the thrilling stories that have given us goosebumps for years. Let's catch some reasons that might make you grab your bravest friend with you to watch the movie.

Reasons to watch The Conjuring: Last Rites

The final investigation for the Warrens

After being at the center of the horror franchise for a decade, this is the last time you will see the iconic paranormal investigators together on screen. Netizens have already expressed their emotions for actors Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, calling them the 'heart and soul' of the film series and noting their powerful performances right up to the end after the official trailer was dropped four week ago.

The film franchise's scariest chapter

Some netizens and reviewers predicted that Last Rites is going to be the scariest and the most emotional chapter in this long-running Conjuring franchise. The movie is set in 1986 and returns to a classic haunted house plot, with the Warrens investigating the real-life Smurl haunting case.

Deeper character exploration

Last Rites promises to explore the emotional and physical toll on Ed and Lorraine, especially in their later years. The addition of their daughter Judy Warren (Mia Tomlinson), also adds a new layer of personal stakes and emotional depth. For fans who have followed the couple's journey over the decades, the upcoming movie offers a meaningful closure to the journey of the real-life Warren couple.

Last Rites links with previous entities

The official tailers unvelied the return of the Annabelle doll and the primary demon Valak (The Nun), hinting at the ultimate conclusion to the interwoven mythology. According to a few reports, a post-credits sequence from the movie will also feature archive footage of the real-life Warrens.

Why the film franchise so engaging

The Conjuring film franchise uses the real-life story the Warrens and used their archives as a template to expand into a cinematic universe. There are altogether 9 movies in the Conjuring universe, and Last Rites is the 10th one. Each installment can explored a different case, keeping the series fresh and creating new demons and villains, like the demonic nun Valak and the Crooked Man.

FAQs:

Q. Is Conjuring the Last Rites the final movie?

A. Yes, The Conjuring: Last Rites is the final installment in the mainline Conjuring series, concluding the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, though the wider Conjuring universe may continue with other films. 

Q. Is Conjuring the Last Rites 18+?

A. The Conjuring: Last Rites is rated R (Restricted) for its bloody/violent content and terror, with an R rating meaning those under 17 require an accompanying parent or adult guardian.