The Conjuring: Last Rites teaser trailer released, set to come out 5 September
Warner Bros. has released the first teaser trailer for The Conjuring: Last Rites, the final instalment in the long-running horror franchise.
Set for release on 5 September, the film promises to mark the end of an era for the fictionalised version of real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, portrayed once again by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.
The teaser offers a familiar dose of supernatural thrills, including haunted dolls, shadowy spirits and a sink overflowing with blood — visual motifs that have become staples of the franchise.
The tone is dark, atmospheric and suggestive of closure, hinting that the Warrens' latest case might also be their last.
While the Conjuring series has always taken creative liberties with the lives of the Warrens, Last Rites appears to lean further into the dramatic.
The trailer hints at a turning point that could mark the couple's final foray into the paranormal — despite the fact that Ed Warren passed away at 79 and Lorraine at 92, both well after the events typically depicted in the films.
The teaser also revives fan-favourite horror elements, including possessed artefacts and eerie silhouettes, while showcasing the emotional weight carried by Wilson and Farmiga, who have led the franchise since its debut in 2013.
Despite its fantastical premise, The Conjuring series has proven to be one of Hollywood's most commercially reliable horror properties.
With modest production budgets and strong box office returns, each entry has helped spawn a network of spin-offs, including Annabelle and The Nun.
While it remains to be seen if Last Rites will truly bring the Warrens' story to a close, the trailer suggests a film intent on delivering both scares and a sense of finality.
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