Can The Conjuring: Last Rites surpass Shrek's box office performance?

Yes, The Conjuring: Last Rites needs just $6.5 million more to outgross the 2001 animated blockbuster Shrek worldwide.

Who are the lead actors in The Conjuring: Last Rites?

The Conjuring: Last Rites stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

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The Conjuring: Last Rites Nears Shrek's Box Office Milestone

Q: What other box office records has The Conjuring: Last Rites broken?

The Conjuring: Last Rites has already surpassed several past hits, including Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).

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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 Nears Shrek's Box Office Milestone

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.