The Conjuring: Last Rites marks the emotional end of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s cinematic journey. Released in theaters on September 5, 2025, this installment brings once more Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the famed paranormal investigators, addressing what might be their final case together.DeciderWikipedia
Plot Overview
Set in 1986, the Warrens—now retired—are drawn back into darkness when the Smurl family in Pennsylvania becomes tormented by a sinister haunting tied to a cursed mirror—an entity the Warrens first faced decades ago. As they confront their past, their daughter Judy (Mia Tomlinson), gifted with Lorraine’s psychic abilities, becomes central in the escalating supernatural threat.The SunBiographyEW.comWikipediaGamesRadar+
Cast & Crew
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Lorraine Warren – Vera Farmiga
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Ed Warren – Patrick Wilson
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Judy Warren – Mia Tomlinson
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Tony Spera – Ben Hardy (Judy’s boyfriend)
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Janet & Jack Smurl – Rebecca Calder & Elliot Cowan
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Directed by Michael Chaves; produced by James Wan and Peter Safran
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Written by Ian Goldberg, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, and Richard NaingDeciderWikipedia+2Wikipedia+2EW.com+2EW.com+2People.com+1GamesRadar+Roger Ebert
Reception & Highlights
Critics’ Consensus
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Many reviewers have praised the film as a meaningful farewell—highlighting strong emotional beats, the lead duo’s performances, and effective scares.The SunCinemablendRotten Tomatoes EditorialRoger EbertPeople.com
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Though some note familiar horror tropes and pacing issues, the emotional resonance and nostalgia provide a satisfying conclusion.CinemablendHouston ChronicleRotten Tomatoes Editorial
From Rotten Tomatoes early reviews:
“It’s easily one of the best of the entire franchise.”
“The stakes feel different—about the Warrens facing down the totality of their history together.”Rotten Tomatoes Editorial
Franchise Impact
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This film stands as the ninth and final installment of the first phase of The Conjuring Universe. While potentially concluding, creators leave open the possibility for future expansions.
