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Conjuring: Last Rites Breaks Records with Massive $83M Domestic Debut
7 Sep
Summary
- Horror sequel "The Conjuring: Last Rites" opens to $83M domestically
- Largest international horror opening, earning $104M outside North America
- Franchise's biggest opening weekend, cementing horror's box office dominance

As of September 8th, 2025, the horror sequel "The Conjuring: Last Rites" has taken the box office by storm, delivering a record-breaking debut. The film earned a staggering $83 million domestically in its opening weekend, making it the third-highest domestic opening for a horror movie, behind only "It" and "It: Chapter Two."
But the success of "Last Rites" extends far beyond North America. The movie has also set a new record for the largest international horror opening, earning $104 million outside of the United States and Canada. This impressive global performance has cemented the "Conjuring" franchise's status as a horror juggernaut, with the latest installment securing the biggest opening weekend in the series' history.
The strong box office performance of "The Conjuring: Last Rites" is a testament to the enduring appeal of the horror genre. According to Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian, "Audiences know when they go in to see 'The Conjuring,' the minute this scary, ominous music comes up with the Warner's logo, you know you're in for a wild ride." This sentiment has clearly resonated with moviegoers, who have flocked to theaters to experience the latest chilling chapter in the "Conjuring" universe.