They thought the Warrens’ saga had ended. The final exorcism complete. The last ghost vanquished. The lights dimmed.
But darkness refuses to stay buried. Warner Bros. is summoning audiences back into the shadows with The Conjuring: First Communion, a chilling prequel that promises to delve into the origins of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s supernatural crusade.
The film is set for a theatrical release on September 10, 2027, just in time to creep audiences out ahead of Halloween.
Following the unprecedented box office success of The Conjuring: Last Rites, which was meant to close the Warrens’ story, the studio has confirmed the universe is far from exorcised.
This new installment will explore the early paranormal encounters of the iconic duo the terrifying investigations, haunted houses, and spectral horrors that first forged their legacy.
While details remain shrouded in secrecy, the title First Communion hints at an even earlier chapter in the Warrens’ haunting timeline. Last Rites offered a brief glimpse of their younger selves, which may now act as a portal into this spine-tingling prequel.
Whether Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will reprise their roles remains uncertain, but the narrative focus is expected to center on the Warrens’ formative years a time when the veil between the living and the dead was thinner than ever, and every shadow held a sinister secret.
Since the release of the original The Conjuring over 12 years ago, the franchise has become one of horror’s most recognizable brands, expertly blending supernatural terror, occult mysteries, and real-world mythology
. Last Rites alone pulled in nearly half a billion dollars worldwide, marking it as the highest-grossing film in the series and cementing its place among the most profitable horror films of all time.
Framing First Communion as a prequel allows the studio to expand the haunted universe while respecting the emotional closure of Last Rites. Fans can expect chilling suspense, ghostly apparitions, and eerie encounters that will send shivers down spines, while still honoring the series’ rich mythology.
For devotees of the paranormal, one thing is clear: The Conjuring is far from finished. The shadows are just growing darker, the spirits restless, and the screen ready to terrify a new generation.
