‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Scares Up Box Office Glory — Second-Biggest Global Horror Debut With $187 Million
The supernatural saga of Ed and Lorraine Warren has once again struck box office gold. Michael Chaves’ ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is not just a movie—it’s a phenomenon. With its monstrous $187 million global debut, here’s how it etched itself into horror history.1. A Historic Opening: Second Only to ‘It’The Conjuring: Last Rites grossed $187 million globally, making it the second-biggest horror debut of all time, narrowly trailing stephen King’s It (2017), which opened with $190 million.This places the film firmly among the box office legends of the horror genre.2. IMAX Milestone: A horror FirstDomestically in the US, the film raked in $9.4 million from IMAX screenings alone.This feat makes it the biggest-ever IMAX debut for a horror movie, proving that fans wanted to experience the scares on the biggest possible screens.3. Record-Breaking Conjuring Universe EntryThe Vera Farmiga–Patrick Wilson starrer had the largest opening in the entire Conjuring franchise, surpassing its predecessors in 41 overseas markets.Countries where it topped charts include the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, and all of Latin America.4. The Global Pull of HorrorHorror often struggles outside the US, but Last Rites proves otherwise.The film’s performance highlights how supernatural storytelling transcends data-borders, with audiences worldwide lining up for spine-chilling entertainment.5. Star Power & Storytelling MagicMuch credit goes to Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, whose return as paranormal investigators continues to captivate fans.Director Michael Chaves also elevated the visual scale, blending classic jump-scares with modern storytelling finesse.6. What’s Next for the Conjuring Universe?With this massive start, fans are buzzing about the future of the franchise.Spin-offs like The Nun and Annabelle proved profitable, but Last Rites cements the parent series as the undisputed king of horror franchises.✨ Bottom Line: The Conjuring: Last Rites is more than a box office win—it’s a cultural reminder that the appetite for horror remains insatiable. As the Warrens’ latest chapter haunts theaters worldwide, one thing is clear: the franchise still has plenty of life (and scares) left in it. Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.