Blockbuster Success: 'Conjuring: Last Rites' Terrifies Its Way to the Second Largest Global Horror Debut Ever, Earning $187 Million
In a significant development for the horror genre, "The Conjuring: Last Rites" has emerged as a box office triumph, raking in an impressive $187 million worldwide. The film, which stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has surpassed the $250 million mark globally.
Directed by Michael Chaves, "The Conjuring: Last Rites" was produced by James Wan and Peter Safran, with production companies including Atomic Monster and New Line Cinema. The movie, which carries a modest $55 million production budget, has become the latest theatrical winner for Warner Bros., providing a much-needed boost following a series of commercial losers like "Joker: Folie a Deux," "Mickey 17," and "The Alto Knights."
The film's strong performance can be attributed in part to its success on Imax screens. "The Conjuring: Last Rites" had a stellar debut on Imax, earning $14.3 million globally, setting a new record as Imax's top debut ever for a September release. Domestically, the film made $9.4 million from Imax locations, setting a record as Imax's biggest opening for the horror genre.
"The Conjuring: Last Rites" has also made waves internationally. The movie overtook 2019's "It: Chapter Two" as the largest overseas debut for a horror film with $92 million. Mexico, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and India were top individual territories for the film, generating $13.3 million, $8.8 million, $7.7 million, and $6.7 million respectively.
The film's global debut is the second-biggest for a horror film, surpassed only by 2017's "It" with $190 million. This success continues the unprecedented success of the "Conjuring" universe, which includes spinoffs like "The Nun" and "Annabelle." With a combined global gross of over $2.3 billion, the "Conjuring" franchise now holds the title as the highest-grossing horror franchise in history.
In conclusion, "The Conjuring: Last Rites" has proven to be a resounding success, breaking records and cementing its place as a major player in the horror genre. The film's impressive box office performance provides a promising outlook for the future of the "Conjuring" universe and the horror genre as a whole.
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