The Conjuring: Last Rites continues to prove the power of horror franchises, emerging as a major box office winner in 2025. Surprisingly, the horror sequel has outperformed superhero tentpoles overseas, despite their massive budgets—roughly four times that of the horror film.
Overseas Box Office Performance
After 54 days in theaters, The Conjuring 4 has collected $310.3 million internationally, which accounts for 63.7% of its worldwide gross of $487.18 million, according to Box Office Mojo. With its current momentum, the film is edging toward the $490 million worldwide milestone, though it may fall short of $500 million.
Beating the Superheroes
The horror sequel has outshone the overseas earnings of two MCU titles: Superman ($261.8 million) and The Fantastic Four: First Steps ($247.5 million). With a lead of more than $45 million, The Conjuring: Last Rites is now the 7th highest-grossing Hollywood film internationally in 2025.
It also surpasses other major releases domestically and globally, including Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World, showcasing director Michael Chaves’s ability to deliver highly profitable films even without blockbuster-sized budgets.
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Hollywood Films Internationally (2025)
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Lilo & Stitch – $613.9m
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A Minecraft Movie – $534.0m
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Jurassic World Rebirth – $528.8m
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F1 – $440.0m
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – $401.3m
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How to Train Your Dragon – $373.09m
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The Conjuring: Last Rites – $310.3m
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Superman – $261.8m
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps – $247.5m
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Captain America: Brave New World – $214.6m
Released on September 5, The Conjuring 4 demonstrates that a well-loved horror franchise can outperform even the largest superhero tentpoles in international markets.
