The Conjuring: Last Rites Box Office Hits $194M Globally

The Conjuring: Last Rites shocked the global box office with an incredible $194 million opening weekend worldwide. That puts it in the second biggest horror debut in history, part of an unparalleled thrill that speaks to the legacies of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Produced by Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema's, Last Rites picks up where The Conjuring left off and will have massive worldwide results. This experience is figuratively incredible, in the literally tangible aspects of how the Conjuring brand has become one of the initial trusted names in horror.

Second-Biggest Horror Debut in History

With $194 million domestically, Last Rites has blown past other blockbuster horror debuts laying out its case for second-best opening horror release in history. Industry projections were adamantly optimistic about Last Rites global potential and its turned out to be correct - they openly suggested that the record opening would speak to the incredible strength of the Conjuring franchise as a tremendous global brand with horror fans, enjoying the enjoyment of scares over more than a decade of vibrant, cinematic edges. Remember that it was movies like It and The Nun that pivoted on being benchmarks following spiking trajectories - Grand Slams of horror releases opening week!  The Conjuring: Last Rites will remind older generations of viewers... and satisfy new movie goer appetites while brandishing an inferno of riveting, supernatural thrills.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Box Office Performance Across the Globe

The Conjuring: Last Rites had a strong global box office and contributions from several countries:

•  In the United States, a big domestic opening resulted in one of the films biggest horror openings in recent years. 
• In India, audiences turned up strong over the opening weekend and demonstrated the potential and popularity for Hollywood horror in this part of the world. 
• In the United Kingdom, the film was among the top releases, contributing millions to the international total. 
• In Mexico and Australia, audiences turned up in strong numbers and bolstered the worldwide collection to a whopping $194 million. 

 These great successes in diverse markets show how The Conjuring: Last Rites represents a legitimate international box office success story!

THE CONJURING: LAST RITES scared up $194 million at the worldwide box office, several million more than the projected $187 million, which officially gives the ninth Conjuring Universe installment the highest global opening for a horror movie in the history of cinema! pic.twitter.com/gr1kcM47fs

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Why The Conjuring: Last Rites Become the Second-Biggest Horror Debut

There were many reasons that The Conjuring: Last Rites was able to be the second-biggest horror debut on a global basis. One factor was the power of the franchise and the loyal fan base, who look forward to the next installment every time. Another factor was pro-horror audiences who actually want to see horror films in theaters because of the nature of horror and its ability to be experienced as a shared space. There was also a strong marketing effort with creepy trailers and a strong viral promotional effort pre-opening to help create a buzz. Once reviews started coming in, audiences read all the positive reviews, praising the suspense, thrills and jump scares. They wanted to see the film themselves and rushed to theaters.

What’s Next for The Conjuring: Last Rites and the Franchise?

With The Conjuring: Last Rites breaking records at the global box office, fans are already wondering what comes next. The Conjuring Universe has expanded over the years with successful spin-offs like Annabelle and The Nun, and this latest success almost guarantees more stories ahead. Industry reports suggest Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema may already be planning new sequels and side stories exploring unexplored paranormal cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Given the film’s strong reception, horror lovers can expect the franchise to continue growing, with even darker and scarier tales in the near future.

Fan Reactions To The Conjuring: Last Rites 

Fans around the world are celebrating The Conjuring: Last Rites for its genuinely scary jump scares, gripping storyline, and solid cast performances. One of the biggest statements made by audiences around the world is that many fans considered it one of the scariest in the franchise - many even claimed that they had difficulty sleeping after they watched the film. Fans in the United States and India were excited for the highs of a powerful theatrical experience. Many fans in Europe claimed it referenced a lot of the best moments from the first two and even many moments from the entire Conjuring franchise. The positive buzz from audiences is likely to generate repeat viewings and ultimately push box office totals.