"The Conjuring: Last Rites" is a 2025 American supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves. It is the ninth film in The Conjuring Universe and stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The movie is based on the real-life Smurl haunting case and follows the Warrens on one of their final and most haunting investigations. The plot centers around the Smurl family, who are terrorized by multiple spirits and a powerful demon linked to an antique mirror. The Warrens, dealing with Ed's worsening heart condition and their retirement from investigations, are drawn back in when the haunting escalates. The film explores themes of faith, psychic abilities, and supernatural battles, culminating in the Warrens' effort to contain and destroy the evil presence connected to the mirror. The film was released on September 5, 2025, in the United States and has received mixed critical reviews while performing strongly at the box office. It is noted as potentially the final case for the Warrens in the franchise.
