Horror Movie Madness Conjuring Last Rites Becomes Biggest Opening Weekend Ever

 Horror Movie Madness Conjuring Last Rites Becomes Biggest Opening Weekend Ever

Los Angeles, September 8, 2025 — The Warren family’s final ride has turned into a global phenomenon. The Conjuring: Last Rites just claimed the title of biggest opening weekend for a horror film ever, hauling in an astonishing $194 million worldwide. That shatters the previous record held by It from 2017.

Opening Haunts: Domination from Day One

On its opening day, the film grabbed $34.5 million, including record breaking Thursday preview sales. Within the U.S., the weekend total soared to $83 million, making it the third-highest opening ever for a horror movie domestic tally.

Internationally, it raked in $104 million, smashing the It Chapter Two overseas record.

Why It Worked: Haunted Fans and Perfect Timing

As Variety reports, this finale to the Conjuring Universe came at just the right moment right after a lull in blockbuster releases, with fans craving a big-screen scare. The franchise’s emotional storytelling and familiar characters Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren helped bring audiences back in droves.

Despite mixed reviews, that didn’t dampen interest one bit. Horror fans love the thrill and they got one with Last Rites.

Franchise Finale Turns into Profit Machine

Made on a $55 million budget, Last Rites is already a commercial powerhouse. It’s now the highest-grossing opening in the Conjuring seriesand easily one of the most profitable.

Warner Bros. also secured a rare feat: seven consecutive 2025 releases opening above $40 million a first for any studio. Titles like Sinners, Superman, Final Destination Bloodlines, and F1: The Movie have all contributed to Warner’s dominance.

A Halloween Kickstart

Cinemablend attributes part of the success to perfect timing: launching right at the start of Halloween season when horror fans are eager for new thrills.

What Lies Ahead

No new movie is set to challenge its reign imminently but fall’s schedule is packed, and it remains to be seen how long Last Rites can hold its grip on the box office.

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