On September 7, 2025, Warner Bros.’ The Conjuring: Last Rites opened worldwide to $187 million, including $83 million in the U.S., posting the biggest-ever overseas opening for a horror film and the franchise’s best global launch.
Key Takeaways
- $187M global opening weekend; $83M domestic (U.S.)
- Biggest overseas horror debut on record; franchise-best worldwide start
- IMAX contributed $14.3M globally, with $4.9M from international markets
- Top international debuts: Mexico $13.3M, UK $8.8M, Brazil $7.7M, India $6.7M, Indonesia $5.6M
- Number one horror launch in 17 markets including Spain, Poland, Norway, Brazil, Colombia and Chile
- Strong regional results: Latin America’s biggest horror opening ever; Europe and Asia posted franchise-best starts
- Indonesia and the Philippines showed dominant market shares (83% and 91% respectively)
- Ten markets remain to open next week, with Japan scheduled for October 17
Verified Facts
The Conjuring: Last Rites registered a $187 million global opening weekend, of which $83 million came from the U.S. box office. Industry reporting categorizes the U.S. total as the film’s domestic launch and places it among the top three opening weekends for a horror title in the U.S.
The film set a record for the largest international opening ever for a horror film. It topped openings in 17 overseas markets and delivered the largest Warner Bros. opening weekend ever in India. IMAX screenings contributed $14.3 million worldwide, including $4.9 million from overseas venues.
| Market | Opening ($M) |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 13.3 |
| United Kingdom | 8.8 |
| Brazil | 7.7 |
| India | 6.7 |
| Indonesia | 5.6 |
Regionally, the film posted the Conjuring Universe’s best opening in Europe and Asia. In Latin America it recorded the biggest horror opening on record and ranked among Warner Bros.’ top openings in the region, behind only major tentpoles in the studio’s recent slate.
Context & Impact
The strong launch elevates Warner Bros.’ global box office presence for the year; industry tallies place the studio near the top of global market share, supported by multiple performing titles this season. The film’s international strength underscores the continuing value of established horror franchises in driving overseas ticket sales.
Studios rely on staggered releases to maximise total grosses; Last Rites still has additional windows to open, including France and several Middle Eastern territories next week, and Japan on October 17. Those rollouts could further expand the global total and influence long-term legs.
For exhibitors, the picture demonstrates horror’s continuing ability to deliver high-attendance openings and to perform strongly in IMAX and premium formats—formats that boost per-seat revenue even when ticket counts are comparable to non-premium screenings.
Official Statements
Warner Bros. credited the film’s international marketing, franchise recognition and premium-format play for the robust global opening.
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Unconfirmed
- Exact marketing spend and how much it directly influenced box office gains have not been disclosed.
- Weekend-to-weekend hold projections for all individual international markets remain estimates until official daily grosses are finalized.
Bottom Line
The Conjuring: Last Rites delivered a standout global launch: $187M worldwide and a record overseas horror debut. With several major markets still to open, the film could widen its lead and further strengthen Warner Bros.’ box office position for the year.