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The Conjuring: Last Rites Teaser Trailer Unveils the Warrens’ Final, Terrifying Case


 The Conjuring franchise, a cornerstone of modern horror cinema, is set to conclude its mainline story with The Conjuring: Last Rites, slated for release on September 5, 2025. Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema unveiled the official teaser trailer on May 8, 2025, offering a chilling glimpse into the final chapter of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s paranormal investigations. Directed by Michael Chaves and produced by franchise architects James Wan and Peter Safran, this ninth installment in the $2 billion-grossing Conjuring Universe promises a spine-chilling farewell to the beloved demonologists, portrayed once again by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.

The Conjuring franchise, a cornerstone of modern horror cinema, is set to conclude its mainline story with The Conjuring: Last Rites, slated for release on September 5, 2025. Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema unveiled the official teaser trailer on May 8, 2025, offering a chilling glimpse into the final chapter of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s paranormal investigations. Directed by Michael Chaves and produced by franchise architects James Wan and Peter Safran, this ninth installment in the $2 billion-grossing Conjuring Universe promises a spine-chilling farewell to the beloved demonologists, portrayed once again by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. The teaser opens with Ed Warren guiding viewers through the couple’s infamous room of cursed artifacts, a haunting museum housing relics like the Annabelle doll and the painting of the nun demon Valak. Reflecting on their roughly 1,000 cases, Ed’s voiceover sets a somber tone: “Every case is different. Every family is different. Once we start, there is no going back. Anything can happen. And most likely, anything will.” Lorraine, sensing an unprecedented darkness, whispers, “Something’s different,” before a demon’s chilling taunt—“We’ve been waiting so patiently for you”—closes the trailer with a leap into terror. This ominous hook, “Discover why this case was their last,” underscores the film’s stakes, suggesting a confrontation that could push the Warrens to their limits. Inspired by the real-life Smurl haunting of the late 1970s and early 1980s in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, Last Rites delves into one of the Warrens’ most harrowing cases. The Smurl family, portrayed by Rebecca Calder and Elliot Cowan as Janet and Jack Smurl, reported disturbing phenomena: their dog thrown against a wall, a daughter pushed down stairs, and Jack allegedly assaulted by a demonic entity. The Warrens’ investigation concluded that four spirits plagued the family, making this case a fittingly intense finale. The trailer hints at these events, blending slow-burn dread with the franchise’s signature jump scares, while introducing new cast members Mia Tomlinson as Judy Warren and Ben Hardy as Tony Spera, alongside returning actor Steve Coulter as Father Gordon. Michael Chaves, who previously directed The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and The Nun II, helms this installment, with a screenplay by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, based on a story by Johnson-McGoldrick and Wan. The creative team, including cinematographer Eli Born and composer Benjamin Wallfisch, aims to deliver the emotional intensity and atmospheric horror that defined the series’ early successes under Wan’s direction. While The Conjuring (2013) and The Conjuring 2 (2016) earned critical acclaim, the third film faced criticism for lacking Wan’s finesse, raising expectations for Last Rites to return to the franchise’s roots. Though this marks the end of the Warrens’ story, New Line Cinema’s CCO Richard Brener has confirmed that Last Rites concludes only “Phase One” of the Conjuring Universe, with plans for a “Phase Two” of spin-offs. Fans speculate that familiar spirits like Annabelle or Valak may reappear, but the trailer suggests a new demonic force, ensuring fresh scares. Social media reactions on platforms like X reflect excitement tempered by skepticism, with some praising the franchise’s consistency and others wary after The Conjuring 3’s mixed reception. Regardless, the emotional weight of Ed and Lorraine’s bond, coupled with the promise of a climactic exorcism, positions Last Rites as a heartfelt and terrifying farewell. Set for release in theaters and IMAX, The Conjuring: Last Rites is poised to deliver a haunting culmination of a decade-long saga, leaving audiences both terrified and nostalgic.
The Conjuring: Last Rites Teaser Trailer Unveils the Warrens’ Final, Terrifying Case

The teaser opens with Ed Warren guiding viewers through the couple’s infamous room of cursed artifacts, a haunting museum housing relics like the Annabelle doll and the painting of the nun demon Valak. Reflecting on their roughly 1,000 cases, Ed’s voiceover sets a somber tone: “Every case is different. Every family is different. Once we start, there is no going back. Anything can happen. And most likely, anything will.” Lorraine, sensing an unprecedented darkness, whispers, “Something’s different,” before a demon’s chilling taunt—“We’ve been waiting so patiently for you”—closes the trailer with a leap into terror. This ominous hook, “Discover why this case was their last,” underscores the film’s stakes, suggesting a confrontation that could push the Warrens to their limits.


Inspired by the real-life Smurl haunting of the late 1970s and early 1980s in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, Last Rites delves into one of the Warrens’ most harrowing cases. The Smurl family, portrayed by Rebecca Calder and Elliot Cowan as Janet and Jack Smurl, reported disturbing phenomena: their dog thrown against a wall, a daughter pushed down stairs, and Jack allegedly assaulted by a demonic entity. The Warrens’ investigation concluded that four spirits plagued the family, making this case a fittingly intense finale. The trailer hints at these events, blending slow-burn dread with the franchise’s signature jump scares, while introducing new cast members Mia Tomlinson as Judy Warren and Ben Hardy as Tony Spera, alongside returning actor Steve Coulter as Father Gordon.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Teaser Trailer Unveils the Warrens’ Final, Terrifying Case
The Conjuring: Last Rites Teaser Trailer Unveils the Warrens’ Final, Terrifying Case

Michael Chaves, who previously directed The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and The Nun II, helms this installment, with a screenplay by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, based on a story by Johnson-McGoldrick and Wan. The creative team, including cinematographer Eli Born and composer Benjamin Wallfisch, aims to deliver the emotional intensity and atmospheric horror that defined the series’ early successes under Wan’s direction. While The Conjuring (2013) and The Conjuring 2 (2016) earned critical acclaim, the third film faced criticism for lacking Wan’s finesse, raising expectations for Last Rites to return to the franchise’s roots.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Teaser Trailer Unveils the Warrens’ Final, Terrifying Case
The Conjuring: Last Rites Teaser Trailer Unveils the Warrens’ Final, Terrifying Case

Though this marks the end of the Warrens’ story, New Line Cinema’s CCO Richard Brener has confirmed that Last Rites concludes only “Phase One” of the Conjuring Universe, with plans for a “Phase Two” of spin-offs. Fans speculate that familiar spirits like Annabelle or Valak may reappear, but the trailer suggests a new demonic force, ensuring fresh scares. Social media reactions on platforms like X reflect excitement tempered by skepticism, with some praising the franchise’s consistency and others wary after The Conjuring 3’s mixed reception. Regardless, the emotional weight of Ed and Lorraine’s bond, coupled with the promise of a climactic exorcism, positions Last Rites as a heartfelt and terrifying farewell.

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Set for release in theaters and IMAX, The Conjuring: Last Rites is poised to deliver a haunting culmination of a decade-long saga, leaving audiences both terrified and nostalgic.

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