Warner Bros. has confirmed that The Conjuring franchise is far from over. A new prequel, The Conjuring: First Communion, is officially in development and set for release on September 10, 2027.
The announcement follows the massive success of The Conjuring: Last Rites, which became the highest-grossing film in the series. It earned nearly half a billion dollars worldwide and entered the top three highest-grossing horror films of all time.
The Conjuring: Last Rites was thought to be the final chapter in the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, portrayed by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. Director Michael Chaves had described the film as a conclusion, meant to close the Warrens’ narrative.
Despite this, Hollywood rarely leaves successful franchises behind. The Conjuring: First Communion will act as a prequel, exploring an earlier period in the Warrens’ lives. The title hints at new stories from the beginning of their paranormal investigations.
Details about the plot remain limited. Fans are curious whether Wilson and Farmiga will return, though the focus seems to be on the Warrens’ younger years rather than their later, famous cases.
The studio’s decision reflects the franchise’s strong box office record. Since the original The Conjuring debuted over 12 years ago, the universe has grown into one of horror’s most recognizable brands. It combines supernatural scares with real-world mythology, keeping audiences engaged across multiple films and spin-offs.
By framing First Communion as a prequel, Warner Bros. respects the emotional weight of Last Rites while still expanding the universe. It offers fans a chance to explore the origins of the Warrens’ most chilling cases without undoing previous storylines.
For audiences, it confirms that The Conjuring universe will continue to haunt theaters. The franchise isn’t finished—it’s simply returning to where it all began, promising new scares and mysteries in the years to come.
Horror fans can look forward to another chapter that blends suspense, supernatural phenomena, and the thrilling investigations that made The Conjuring a global success.
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