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The Conjuring: Last Rites Nears Shrek's Box Office Milestone
24 Oct
Summary
- The Conjuring: Last Rites is the second-highest-grossing horror film of all time
- It has already surpassed several past hits, including Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
- The film needs $6.5 million more to outgross the 2001 animated blockbuster Shrek
The Conjuring: Last Rites, the latest installment in the highly profitable horror franchise, has been a box office sensation. As of October 24, 2025, the supernatural thriller has grossed $482.5 million globally, making it the second-highest-grossing horror film of all time.
The film's impressive performance has surpassed several past box office hits, including Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). Now, it is closing in on the lifetime earnings of the widely acclaimed 2001 animated blockbuster, Shrek, needing just $6.5 million more to outgross the beloved classic.
While an official confirmation is still pending, the success of The Conjuring: Last Rites has sparked speculation that the Conjuring Universe may have more to offer. Directed by Michael Chaves and inspired by real events, the film follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) as they take on one final terrifying case, confronting dark secrets and supernatural horrors that push them to their limits.
