The fourth film in the Conjuring franchise has been titled The Conjuring: Last Rites. However, it remains uncertain whether this will be the final film in the series or not.
At the end of last year, it was announced that The Conjuring 4 is in development at New Line Cinema. The film will be produced by James Wan and Peter Safran, with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, who worked on the scripts for The Conjuring 2 and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, writing the screenplay. James Wan has previously suggested that The Conjuring 4 could potentially be the final film in the franchise, and if that turns out to be the case, the title “The Conjuring: Last Rites” seems fitting for a concluding installment. This information was revealed by Warner Bros. during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners.
Currently, there is no information available regarding the plot of The Conjuring: Last Rites. Additionally, the film does not have a director attached to it at this stage. As the project is still in development, further updates regarding the plot and directorial choices may be announced in the future.
In addition to revealing the title for The Conjuring: Last Rites, Warner Bros. promoted other films from the Conjuring Universe during CinemaCon. The Nun 2, directed by Michael Chaves (known for The Curse of La Llorona and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It), features a screenplay by Akela Cooper (from Malignant) and contributions from the writing duo Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing (known for The Autopsy of Jane Doe). The release date for The Nun 2 is set for September 8th, indicating its upcoming theatrical debut.
Recently, it was announced that a Conjuring TV series is being developed for the Max streaming service, formerly known as HBO Max. This upcoming series will expand the Conjuring Universe further, bringing the supernatural horror franchise to the small screen. However, specific details about the plot, cast, and release date of the Conjuring TV series have not been disclosed at this time.
The title “The Conjuring: Last Rites” suggests a possible conclusion to the franchise, and opinions may vary on whether four movies are sufficient or if there is potential for more. Fans of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s performances as Ed and Lorraine Warren may have mixed feelings about the possibility of this being the last Conjuring film. Ultimately, the decision on whether to continue the series or not will depend on factors such as audience reception and creative direction.
