Warner Bros. has officially announced the next installment in the popular horror franchise, The Conjuring, titled The Conjuring: First Communion. This upcoming film is set to be a prequel, diving into the supernatural cases that occurred before the events of the previous movies. Directed by Rodrigue Huart and produced by James Wan and Peter Safran, the movie is scheduled to hit theaters on September 10, 2027.
The script for The Conjuring: First Communion will be penned by Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg, known for their work on other films in the franchise like The Nun II and The Conjuring: Last Rites. The decision to explore earlier supernatural cases comes after the massive success of the 2025 film, The Conjuring: Last Rites, which became the highest-grossing movie in the entire series.
While plot details remain under wraps, reports suggest that the movie will focus on haunting incidents that predate the iconic stories we have seen so far. One significant change in the upcoming film is the absence of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who portrayed the paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Their journey concluded in The Conjuring: Last Rites, where they retired to focus on their family, marking the end of an era for the franchise.
As fans eagerly anticipate the release of The Conjuring: First Communion, they can catch up on the previous films in the franchise to prepare for the upcoming prequel. The chronological order of the films includes The Nun (2018), Annabelle: Creation (2017), The Nun II (2023), Annabelle (2014), The Conjuring (2013), Annabelle Comes Home (2019), The Conjuring 2 (2016), The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), and The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025).
With a successful track record of earning over $2.9 billion worldwide, The Conjuring Universe is undoubtedly one of the most lucrative horror franchises in history. The development of The Conjuring: First Communion was initiated following the box office success of The Conjuring: Last Rites in 2025, which grossed approximately $500 million.
As production gears up for the release of The Conjuring: First Communion in 2027, fans can expect more updates and insights into the prequel. The film promises to expand the universe of The Conjuring franchise with new supernatural mysteries and a fresh cast, offering a thrilling experience for horror enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated addition to the beloved horror series.
(Editor: Suchita Patnaha)
