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Warner Bros. Developing ‘Conjuring’ Prequel After ‘Last Rites’ Sets Franchise Record

Short-film director Rodrigue Huart is in talks to helm, with franchise writers Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg attached to write.

Overview

  • Warner Bros. and New Line have put a prequel into development after The Conjuring: Last Rites earned a franchise-best $487 million worldwide.
  • The new film is expected to chart the early years of Ed and Lorraine Warren, shifting the timeline back from the main series.
  • No deals, release date, or casting are finalized, and it remains unclear whether Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson will return.
  • Variety reports the focus on the Warrens’ beginnings likely points to younger actors taking over the lead roles.
  • HBO is separately developing a Conjuring television series that continues the film storyline, with Nancy Won set as showrunner.