The Conjuring: Last Rites Worldwide Box Office – About To Surpass Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-Winning War Drama Saving Private Ryan Starring Tom Hanks!
Horror never dies, and The Conjuring Universe is the biggest proof of that!
Even after more than a month in theatres, The Conjuring: Last Rites (The Conjuring 4) continues to haunt the global box office with its unstoppable run. What’s shocking is that this supernatural thriller is now about to overtake Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning epic, Saving Private Ryan, which starred none other than Tom Hanks in the lead role.
The James Wan-created horror franchise, directed this time by Michael Chaves, is showing insane legs at the box office. Despite mixed reviews from critics, audiences across the world are still turning up in large numbers to experience one last terrifying chapter of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s haunting adventures.
Let’s take a closer look at how The Conjuring: Last Rites is shaking up the worldwide charts and about to dethrone one of Hollywood’s most respected war dramas ever made!
The Conjuring: Last Rites – Still Scaring Up Cash Worldwide
Released on September 5, 2025, The Conjuring: Last Rites opened to strong numbers worldwide. Even though it faced stiff competition from several major Hollywood releases, the film’s gripping storyline and brand value ensured it became an audience favorite.
According to the latest box office data, on its 43rd day, the film collected $425K, dropping only 50.9% from last Friday — a very healthy hold for a film running this long in theatres.
Domestic (North America) Total: $174.29 million
Overseas Collection: $303.2 million
Worldwide Total: $477.49 million
That’s $477.5 million globally — making it the 11th-highest-grossing film of 2025 worldwide!
Competing With The Greats: The Conjuring 4 vs. Saving Private Ryan
Yes, you read that right. The horror movie that began as a small haunted-house franchise is now about to outgross one of the most iconic war films of all time – Saving Private Ryan.
Steven Spielberg’s 1998 Oscar-winning classic, starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, collected $482.35 million worldwide (including re-releases). The film went on to win five Academy Awards, including Best Director for Spielberg. It’s remembered not just as a box office success, but as a piece of cinematic history.
Now, The Conjuring: Last Rites is just $5 million away from surpassing Saving Private Ryan’s lifetime global total. By the coming weekend, it’s expected to climb into the Top 280 highest-grossing films of all time!
That’s a massive feat for a horror movie — a genre that usually performs well early but fades quickly after its opening weekend. But The Conjuring franchise is proving once again that good scares never go out of business.
How The Conjuring: Last Rites Became A Global Sensation
The success of The Conjuring 4 can be credited to a perfect combination of brand loyalty, fan curiosity, and the return of the beloved lead pair — Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Here’s why Last Rites worked at the box office
1. Strong Brand Value
The Conjuring Universe is the highest-grossing horror franchise in the world, with previous hits like The Nun, Annabelle, and The Curse of La Llorona. Fans trust the brand for authentic, spine-chilling storytelling.
2. Balanced Horror & Emotion
Unlike typical jump-scare movies, Last Rites explores the emotional depth of the Warrens’ journey — giving audiences both scares and sentiments.
3. Global Fanbase
From the U.S. to Asia, horror fans across continents rushed to theatres to catch the “final chapter.” International markets like Mexico, Brazil, and India performed exceptionally well.
4. Low Budget, High Profit
Compared to Marvel and DC blockbusters, The Conjuring films are made on controlled budgets, making them incredibly profitable even with mid-range earnings.
5. Word-of-Mouth Power
Despite mixed reviews from critics, audience feedback has been strong, with many calling it a “fitting farewell” to the Conjuring saga.
Breaking Down The Box Office Numbers
Let’s decode the collection details in depth
| Region | Collection | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| North America | $174.29 million | Strong domestic run with minimal drops |
| Overseas | $303.2 million | Massive success in Latin America & Asia |
| Worldwide | $477.49 million | Set to cross $480M soon |
Drop from last Friday: 50.9% (stable after 6 weeks)
Ranking: 11th highest-grossing film of 2025 globally
Target: To cross Saving Private Ryan’s $482.35M and enter Top 280 all-time grossers
At this pace, The Conjuring: Last Rites is expected to close its lifetime total at around $485–490 million, depending on its final overseas legs.
The Conjuring Universe – A Billion-Dollar Horror Empire
Let’s not forget — this is the fourth main Conjuring film, and it’s part of a massive interconnected universe that includes spin-offs like Annabelle, The Nun, and The Curse of La Llorona.
Here’s how the Conjuring Universe stands globally now
| Film | Year | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| The Conjuring (2013) | $319 million | |
| Annabelle (2014) | $257 million | |
| The Conjuring 2 (2016) | $322 million | |
| Annabelle: Creation (2017) | $307 million | |
| The Nun (2018) | $365 million | |
| Annabelle Comes Home (2019) | $231 million | |
| The Curse of La Llorona (2019) | $123 million | |
| The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) | $206 million | |
| The Nun II (2023) | $269 million | |
| The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) | $477.5 million (and counting!) |
Total Worldwide Gross (All Films): Over $2.9 billion+
That officially makes The Conjuring Universe one of the highest-grossing horror franchises of all time — ahead of classics like Halloween and Scream.
About The Conjuring: Last Rites
- Director: Michael Chaves
- Producers: James Wan & Peter Safran
- Main Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga
- Genre: Supernatural Horror
- Release Date: September 5, 2025
- Runtime: 122 minutes
The film follows the Warrens as they confront their darkest case yet — a haunting that challenges their faith, love, and purpose. With a deeply emotional core and terrifying new entities, it feels like a powerful conclusion to the decade-long saga.
From Haunted Houses To Box Office Glory
The Conjuring franchise proves that horror is timeless. Even without big action set pieces or expensive CGI, the films consistently connect with audiences emotionally and psychologically.
In fact, Last Rites achieved something that many superhero and action films of 2025 couldn’t — sustain strong collections beyond four weeks. Movies like Deadpool & Wolverine, Venom: The Last Dance, and even Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania have now fallen behind The Conjuring 4 in lifetime earnings.
Here’s a quick look at what it’s already beaten
✅ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (MCU flop)
✅ Home Alone (cult Christmas hit)
✅ Venom: The Last Dance (Sony Marvel film)
✅ Now aiming for Saving Private Ryan (Oscar-winner!)
That’s quite an achievement for a genre that’s usually considered “niche.”
Global Box Office Trends: Why Horror Is The New King
In 2025, horror films like M3GAN 2.0, The Nun II, and The Conjuring: Last Rites have shown that audiences crave fear and thrill more than ever.
Streaming saturation and franchise fatigue have made moviegoers hungry for theatrical experiences that deliver genuine emotions — and horror gives that in spades.
The secret formula:
- Low budget
- High excitement
- Repeat viewership
- Global appeal
This formula has helped studios like Warner Bros. and Atomic Monster turn horror into a billion-dollar business.
Will The Conjuring 4 Beat Saving Private Ryan?
With just $5 million left to cross, the answer is almost certainly YES!
Trade experts predict that The Conjuring: Last Rites will surpass Saving Private Ryan over the coming weekend, entering the Top 280 highest-grossing films of all time globally.
It’s poetic — a horror movie haunting the box office charts of a legendary war film directed by Steven Spielberg himself.
Final Verdict: The Conjuring Rules Again!
| Parameter | Status |
|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $477.5 million |
| Ranking (2025) | #11 Worldwide |
| Next Target | Saving Private Ryan ($482.35M) |
| Expected Lifetime | $485–490 million |
| Franchise Total | $2.9 billion+ |
Verdict: The Conjuring: Last Rites isn’t just a horror film — it’s a box office triumph. It has redefined how successful a supernatural movie can be, even without mega budgets or superhero cameos.
With audiences eagerly revisiting theatres for real scares, one thing is clear: The Conjuring Universe is ending on a high note — both critically and commercially.
And as it prepares to surpass Saving Private Ryan, it cements its legacy as one of the most successful horror sagas ever made in Hollywood history.
