Solid advances for Hollywood horror film in India

Published on Wednesday, 03 September 2025 12:01 AM

The much-celebrated Hollywood horror franchise, The Conjuring Universe, is nearing its end. The final installment, The Conjuring: Last Rites, is scheduled for release this Friday, with special previews a day earlier in India. Directed by Michael Chaves, the film stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in the lead roles.

There is solid anticipation for this supernatural flick, which is based on real-life incidents. Advance bookings have now begun in India, and the response is excellent. Trade experts predict that The Conjuring: Last Rites will register the biggest-ever opening for a Hollywood horror film in India. If the reports are encouraging, it could also emerge as the biggest Hollywood opener in India this year, overtaking Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

With still two days left for release, the movie is already selling over 3K tickets per hour on BookMyShow, reflecting massive demand among audiences. Can The Conjuring: Last Rites give a perfect farewell to the iconic franchise? We’ll know in a few days.


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