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Set to release on September 5, 2025, The Conjuring: Last Rites marks the final chapter in the franchise, following paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. The story centers on the infamous Smurl haunting in 1986 Pennsylvania, exploring the emotional and physical toll of their work in later years.
Critics have had mixed reactions:
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Praise for the leads: Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga continue to shine, with their chemistry and commitment described as “abundantly clear” and the series’ emotional heart.
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Plot criticism: Some feel the film doesn’t innovate, calling it a “mediocre entry” that revisits the haunted house trope without adding fresh scares. Jonathan Sims of Coming Soon noted it’s “surprisingly dull at times.”
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Positive notes: Andre St. Albin lauded the emotional depth added by Mia Tomlinson as the Warrens’ daughter, Judy, and highlighted a moving send-off scene with archival Warren footage, calling it a “must-see epic conclusion.”
The movie also connects to the broader Conjuring universe, tying into the Annabelle and The Nun series, making it a fitting, if somewhat conventional, finale for longtime fans.
While the film may not redefine the horror genre, it delivers heartfelt performances, nostalgia, and closure for the iconic Warrens saga.