Archive · 31 Oct 2025
The Conjuring Universe Expands With Prequel Film and TV Series
Even though the last Conjuring movie, 'Last Rites,' was called the final one, the people who make these scary movies are planning more.
They are making a new movie that will tell the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren when they were younger and just starting to hunt ghosts.
It's possible that new actors will play them because they were younger.
The movie is being written by people who have worked on other Conjuring movies.
Also, HBO is making a TV show set in the same spooky world.
The Conjuring movies have made a lot of money, which is why they want to keep making more stories about ghosts and scares.
Warner Bros. and New Line are developing a prequel film set in The Conjuring universe.
The movie will focus on the early investigations and lives of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Director Rodrigue Huart is reportedly in talks to helm the project.
Screenplay will be written by franchise veterans Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg.
A Conjuring universe TV series is also in development for HBO.
- Who
- Warner Bros. and New Line
- What
- Developing a prequel film for The Conjuring universe focusing on the early lives and investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren, and a Conjuring universe TV series.
- When
- Development is underway; no release dates specified.
- Where
- Within the Conjuring universe and on HBO for the TV series.
- Why
- To expand the franchise's lore following the success of previous films, including 'The Conjuring: Last Rites', which proved audience demand for more stories.
Original Actors
New Actors
Casting of Ed and Lorraine Warren
Original Actors
It is unclear if original actors Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson will reprise their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren for the prequel.
New Actors
There is a possibility that new actors may be chosen to play younger versions of the characters for the prequel.
- Studios
- Warner Bros. and New Line
- Project
- Prequel film focusing on early years of Ed and Lorraine Warren
- Potential Director
- Rodrigue Huart (in talks)
- Screenwriters
- Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg
- Related Development
- Conjuring universe TV series in development with HBO
- Franchise Success
- Highest-grossing horror series of all time ($2.7 billion worldwide across nine films)
