The Conjuring: Last Rites Beats 'The Nun' For Best Box Office Hit

Warner Bros. reports that 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' has overtaken 'The Nun' as the highest-grossing entry in the franchise, surpassing $366 million for 'The Nun' (2018) and $400 million for the fourth Conjuring movie. The spin-off 'Last Rites' (2023) achieved $194 million globally on its first weekend, marking a record-breaking performance. With a $55 million budget, it now leads 'Captain America: Brave New World' ($415 million) and 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' ($520 million). The fourth Conjuring movie, 'Annabelle: Creation,' added $28.3 million internationally, bringing its global total to over $400 million. Despite being considered the worst movie in the franchise, 'Last Rites' has become a cultural phenomenon, proving the power of storytelling and audience loyalty.